[Verse 1] I left a note on the counter in blue pen, half true Told myself I’d be gone by nine then I stayed for you The kettle clicked like a warning the sink kept time I stirred that sugar too long like I meant to change my mind [Pre-Chorus] And the room got small with the curtains drawn Your name on the lip of a paper cup still warm, still on [Chorus] Paper cup ritual say it, don’t explain Paper cup ritual same little ache again I hold it up, then I let it fall paper cup ritual you do this to me, that’s all [Verse 2] There’s a cardigan on the chair and your coat by the door I fold my pride into squares then I fold one more A spoon on porcelain a tap, then a pause I laugh at my own little habits like a thief with applause [Pre-Chorus] And the room got small with the curtains drawn Your name on the lip of a paper cup still warm, still on [Chorus] Paper cup ritual say it, don’t explain Paper cup ritual same little ache again I hold it up, then I let it fall paper cup ritual you do this to me, that’s all [Bridge] Don’t call it fate don’t dress it up It’s just me, the stain, the rim and a half-drunk cup But when you smile I start again Same old loop, same old grin same old way I bend [Chorus] Paper cup ritual say it, don’t explain Paper cup ritual same little ache again I hold it up, then I let it fall paper cup ritual you do this to me, that’s all
