[Verse 1] He brought tea in thermos mugs Blankets wrapped around our luck Nova curled against the door Like he knew what tonight was for [Verse 2] The skyline pulsed in red and blue Midnight sneaking into view He didn’t ask to hold my hand But left his open where it land(ed) [Pre-Chorus] And I don’t remember what he said But I leaned in instead [Chorus] (Under paper lanterns and winter breath) (Between not yet and what comes next) He kissed me like the clock stood still Like time had bent to match our will No speeches made, no music swelled Just the quiet truth we felt Paper lanterns in the sky And love said hi [Verse 3] We didn’t rush, we didn’t burn But something shifted, sure and firm I saw him then — not flash or flame But like a room that says your name [Pre-Chorus] And when he looked back up at me I saw who I could be [Chorus] (Under paper lanterns, soft and shy) (Not a fairytale, but something right) We didn’t dance, we didn’t pose But I felt something finally close He said “happy new year” low And I knew he meant my soul Paper lanterns overhead And something said, Begin [Bridge – breathy and slow] My parents kissed in Paris night Their story carved in city light But this one’s mine, this time, this room This skyline, and this quiet bloom [Final Chorus – lifted] (Under paper lanterns, hearts unmade) (Becoming something not afraid) We didn’t need the perfect cue Just the truth between us two No vows yet, no lasting lines But maybe this is where love signs Its name With mine [Outro – soft piano fade] Nova sighed And I said, “Stay”
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