[Intro] Streetlamp buzz,a moth for a judge,the ledger breathes. [Verse 1] I kept your name in the margins,thin as a vein, tallied the nights when the truth wouldn’t rain. Your ring on the table keeps marking the wood, a circle of smoke that says “maybe I should.” [Refrain] Six lines due,one left to write— pay me in silence,ledger of the night. If love is a contract,show me the clause, I’ll sign with a whisper and blade-thin pause. [Verse 2] Your shadow moves like a pocketed knife, opens and folds on the crease of my life. You talk about mercy like interest and fees, kiss me on credit,collect on my knees. [Refrain] Six lines due,one left to write— pay me in silence,ledger of the night. If love is a contract,show me the clause, I’ll sign with a whisper and blade-thin pause. [Harmonica Solo – 8 bars, lyrical, restrained] [Breakdown – bass+rim-click] I won’t chase heaven at compound rate, close out the tab,let the balance wait. [Final Refrain] Six lines due,one left to write— leave me the silence,ledger of the night. If love is a contract,burn me the clause, I’ll walk out owing,and love without laws. [Outro – harmonica sigh,fade]
