Small Talk

[Verse 1] Killing time with these paper lines Trying to connect, but I'm so out of line The tap-dancing words upon my tongue Still linger like a melody unsung The knock-knock of gossip at my door Old friends' laughter I can't ignore The quiet eats away at me inside Until I make a scene just to survive [Pre-Chorus] Conversations spinning round and round Familiar faces, such a hollow sound I'm searching for something real to say But the words keep slipping away [Chorus] Oh, you look so good in that light And pretty becomes you tonight That girl with that guy, oh my my I smile and nod, but inside I die The doctor said I'm finally clear But I'm trapped in this endless year That dress suits you more than me Who knew we'd make it through to see? The song in me was all I used to be [Verse 2] Mirror conversations late at night Rehearsing words until they sound just right The coffee's cold, but I keep sipping slow Pretending that I've somewhere else to go The small talk feels like quicksand now I'm sinking deeper, don't know how To make these empty phrases mean Something more than what they seem [Bridge] I don't know how to fill this space The silence shows upon my face So I'll find the words, I'll play my part Though empty's all I have in my heart La la la la, I sing along La la la la, pretend I'm strong Though empty's all I have to give These hollow words are how I live [Chorus] Oh, you look so good in that light And pretty becomes you tonight That girl with that guy, oh my my I smile and nod, but inside I die The doctor said I'm finally clear But I'm trapped in this endless year That dress suits you more than me Who knew we'd make it through to see? The song in me was all I used to be [Outro] The tap-dancing words begin to fade As silence claims the mess I've made But maybe empty's not so bad When it's all I've ever had La la la la, the song plays on La la la la, until it's gone