Verse 1 You left your laugh in the hallway light Hung like a coat I wear at night I check my phone like it’s a door Like you’ll step through it once more Coffee cup on the kitchen sink I still pause like you might think Of something sharp or something new Like you always used to do ⸻ Pre-Chorus Hideaway, peekaboo I keep expecting to see you In the corner of every room ⸻ Chorus 1 (Denial) It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone And I forgot to mention It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone And I still feel you breathing ⸻ Verse 2 I looked around everywhere for you In parking lots and bedroom views I called your name into the dark Like it would answer back Every crowd I scan for signs Ghost in jackets not your size My brain keeps playing the same trick Like you’re just late, that’s it ⸻ Pre-Chorus Hideaway, peekaboo I keep expecting to see you Like you’re hiding in plain view ⸻ Chorus 2 (Realization) It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone And I forgot to mention It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone And no longer exist ⸻ Bridge (Loud / Distorted / Dissociative Bass fuzz. Drums heavy.) I was in the club, smoking on a dub Lights cut up the faces young Bodies moving, speakers buzz Nobody knows who I was Hands up high, eyes unfocused Neon saints and broken locusts I laugh too loud, don’t feel a thing Turn the volume till it stings (Drum crash drop) ⸻ Final Chorus (Quieter / Acceptance but Not Peace) It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone I forgot to mention It’s hard to say goodbye Now that you are gone And I’m the one still here Hideaway, peekaboo I keep looking around for you Even though I know the truth ⸻ Outro I looked around everywhere for you I forgot… You no longer exist (Guitar drone fade) Closing jam (catchy and pretty)
