[Verse 1] I saw you in the backseat glass Rain on the window, running fast Your name in the dust on my sleeve Like you were trying not to leave I keep your little note in my shoe Bent at the edge, worn pale blue Every night it folds in my hand Like a map I still don't understand [Pre-Chorus] If I close my eyes You come back alive One step, then you fade But I know your shape [Chorus] Paper dreams, paper dreams Hold on when the whole world leans Paper dreams, paper dreams I keep you in the seams Paper dreams, paper dreams You still feel real to me Paper dreams, paper dreams Don't tear when I believe [Verse 2] The kettle clicks in the next room There’s your laugh in the split teaspoon I set two plates, then I smile Like you might walk in after a while Your old key by the bowl on the shelf Still turns me into somebody else I swear I hear your boots on the floor Then the house goes quiet once more [Pre-Chorus] If I close my eyes You come back alive One step, then you fade But I know your shape [Chorus] Paper dreams, paper dreams Hold on when the whole world leans Paper dreams, paper dreams I keep you in the seams Paper dreams, paper dreams You still feel real to me Paper dreams, paper dreams Don't tear when I believe [Bridge] Maybe that's enough tonight A little light through the break in time If you won't stay, let me dream Let me keep what you leave [Final Chorus] Paper dreams, paper dreams Hold on when the whole world leans Paper dreams, paper dreams I keep you in the seams Paper dreams, paper dreams You still feel real to me Paper dreams, paper dreams Don't tear when I believe
