[INSTRUMENTAL — skipping kick, chops far away] [HOOK — chant, dry] Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I keep saying Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I said in March [VERSE 1 — close, dry wit] Rob's sofa knows my shape Cushion three's got my name I pay my way in washing up And leaving before dawn He don't ask why I left home I don't offer it up House rules: we eat, we watch We don't do questions [HOOK — chant, dry] Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I keep saying Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I said in March [INSTRUMENTAL — piano alone a bar, then everything back] [VERSE 2 — tighter, honest] Truth is Mum's new fella Drinks loud and counts my food I got tired of being measured In my own kitchen Rob's mum brings me Sunday roast Says "any trouble, love?" I say no trouble, Sharon Some doors you close quiet [FINAL HOOK — fullest, chops stacked] Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I keep saying Just a couple nights (couple nights) Just a couple nights That's what I said in March [OUTRO — fragments] Just a couple nights [INSTRUMENTAL OUTRO — kick walks off, hats fade]
