[Intro] [Female, spoken, playful sitcom delivery] You left the cabinet open. Again. [Male, spoken] I know, I know. I’m on it. [Verse 1] You say the coffee’s cold, the room’s too warm The neighbor’s dog has got a new alarm You’ve got a list and a raised eyebrow I hear the whole case, I’m listening now You tap your nails on the kitchen chair Say, “Don’t just stand there, do something, dear” I take your hand, let the whole day pause You start to smile before you state your cause [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need to win, don’t need the last word I know that look, I know what you’ve heard One little laugh and your shoulders come down I turn that storm into safe ground [Chorus] You complain about the weather, the traffic, the tea But you lean a little closer when you’re talking to me I know what calms you, I know what to do A soft “come here” and a joke just for you You can tell me every little thing that went wrong I’ll be right here till the hard day is gone You complain about the world, but you’re smiling by two I know what calms you, baby, I know you [Verse 2] [Female, spoken, sitcom-style] The towels are folded in a deeply suspicious way. [Male, melodic rap] I’ll refold every corner, make the edges align Then you’ll say that the candles are blocking the sign You’ve got ten small troubles and a headline tone But you don’t have to carry a single one alone I bring your favorite takeout, extra sauce on the side You say, “You remembered?” I say, “How could I hide?” Your laugh breaks through like a crack in the clouds Now the whole little kitchen feels less like a courtroom [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need to win, don’t need the last word I know that look, I know what you’ve heard One little laugh and your shoulders come down I turn that storm into safe ground [Chorus] You complain about the weather, the traffic, the tea But you lean a little closer when you’re talking to me I know what calms you, I know what to do A soft “come here” and a joke just for you You can tell me every little thing that went wrong I’ll be right here till the hard day is gone You complain about the world, but you’re smiling by two I know what calms you, baby, I know you [Bridge] [Female, spoken, theatrical] And you used the good pan for eggs. [Male, spoken, amused] I did. I’m sorry. I’ll make it up to you. [Female, spoken] You better. [Male, sung] You don’t have to hush, you don’t have to pretend I love every little detour before we make amends [Final Chorus] You complain about the weather, the traffic, the tea Then you pull me in close like you’re right where you need I know what calms you, I know what to do A soft “come here” and a joke just for you You can tell me every little thing that went wrong I’ll be right here, and I’ll stay all night long You complain about the world, then you laugh like you do I know what calms you, baby, I know you [Outro] [Female, spoken, sitcom-style] Fine. But tomorrow you’re fixing that cabinet. [Male, sung] Anything you say.
