[Intro] [Verse 1] Sodium halos on the wet stone quay, Footsteps echo like they’re chasing me, Ferry horn low,then the city goes hush, You take my sleeve and we lean into the rush. Breaker lights stutter where the barges turn, Moon in the puddles watching lovers burn. [Pre-Chorus] Coats pulled tight,whispered names,borrowed time to give— Every breath a dare,teaching night to live. [Chorus] Down at the edge of the river,we’re sparks on a line, Two shadows threading through a tangle of signs. If the dawn wants answers,it will have to wait, We’re kissing like thieves at the floodgate. [Melodic Interlude] [Verse 2] Cranes stand quiet like a chapel of steel, Cold on your lips,warm on the wheel— Taxi lights sweep and the cobbles shine, We hide in the steam from a kitchen sign. Your laughter cuts clean through the freezing air, A silver route on your midnight hair. [Pre-Chorus] Hands find home where the city can’t see— Every blink a shutter,printing you on me. [Chorus] Down at the edge of the river,we’re sparks on a line, Two shadows threading through a tangle of signs. If the dawn wants answers,it will have to wait, We’re kissing like thieves at the floodgate. [Solo: Guitar] [Bridge] Clock on the tower says we’re out of grace, But time keeps slipping on your face. One last promise under iron and light— Write me in water,I’ll read you tonight. [Final Chorus] Down at the edge of the river,we blur into one, Heartbeat metronome where the currents run. When morning comes calling,we won’t explain— We’ll carry the tide in our veins. [Outro] Footsteps fade,the quay keeps our names.
