[Verse 1] You tilt the planet Just a little Sun climbs higher on the wall You loosen coats from hallway hooks Evict the frost from window glass You pull the crocus through cold gravel Steam from coffee curls to light Morning breath turns clear Not silver You set the clocks a step ahead [Verse 2] You write in puddles on the sidewalk reflected In the early afternoon You tune the You tune the air to dew on dunes Teach the birds a louder tune You open park gates Free the benches Lay a green sheet over brown You slip new freckles on my shoulders Smell of rain on every sound [Chorus] Spring You walk back in like you were never gone Mud on your shoes Humming your favorite song You take my heavy Hang it on a branch Say “Try again It’s safe to take a chance” Oh Spring You make the bright feel brave again [Verse 3] You stack up evenings Slow and longer Let the curtains breathe at night You turn the jackets into blankets On the grass that used to bite You push the windows Stuck all winter Till they open with a sigh You tuck small futures in the flowerbeds While I learn how to stay alive [Chorus] Spring You walk back in like you were never gone Mud on your shoes Humming your favorite song You take my heavy Hang it on a branch Say “Try again It’s safe to take a chance” Oh Spring You make the bright feel brave again [Bridge] You circle back But never as the same New cracks New seeds Same old name You count my losses Kiss each one Point at every tiny Stubborn bud “Look ” you whisper “see? it grows Right beside the hurt you know” You don’t promise it won’t rain You just sit with me And stay [Chorus] [Chorus] Oh, spring You walk back in like you were never gone Mud on your shoes Humming your favorite song You take my heavy Hang it on a branch Say “Try again It’s safe to take a chance” Yeah Spring You make the bright feel brave again [Chorus] Oh, spring You walk back in like you were never gone Mud on your shoes Humming your favorite song You take my heavy Hang it on a branch Say “Try again It’s safe to take a chance” Yeah Spring You make the bright feel brave again [Instrumental solo] [Verse 4] You press your palm against my heartbeat Wake up corners gone to sleep You trade my plans for small surprises Dandelions in the street You take my fears out for a walk Till their shadows look less tall You say “No need to feel blue until fall Just breathe I’m patient with it all” [Chorus] Ohhh, spring You walk back in like you were never gone Mud on your shoes Humming your favorite song You take my heavy Hang it on a branch Say “Try again It’s safe to take a chance” Oh Spring You make the bright feel brave again Yeah Spring You make the bright feel brave again