[Verse 1] You’re curled up on the bathroom rug Phone light on You’re scrolling stuff I’m by the door Eyes half-shut But my mind won’t sleep It just runs and runs Scarves and files still on the chair Work coat draped Cat hair everywhere You say “It’s too soon Don’t stare” But I’m counting days Counting prayers [Pre-Chorus] I play it cool Like I always do But my hands shake When I reach for you [Chorus] I hope you’re late this time I hope that little line Shows up faint and shy Then darkens Says we’re right I’ve stitched up every wound But this one’s in my chest I hope you’re late this time More than I’ve hoped for rest [Verse 2] Calendar marks in red and blue Steam on the mirror I watch you move “You’ll jinx it if you say it too soon” You laugh it off But your eyes know the truth Villains Kids I face them all But this small hope scares me most of all If it’s another month of “not yet” Will you still smile Will you forget? [Pre-Chorus] I play it tough Say “We’re strong enough” But my tired heart Wants one small spark [Chorus] I hope you’re late this time I hope that little line Shows up faint and shy Then darkens Says we’re right I’ve faced a thousand fights But this one beats my chest I hope you’re late this time More than I’ve hoped for rest [Bridge] If it’s blank again I’ll hold you Make tea Turn the lights down low (hey…) Say “We’ve got time We’ve got time” Even if I don’t know But if it changes If it’s real If it finally reads “yes” I’ll buy tiny shoes I can’t believe And learn to sleep even less [Chorus] I hope you’re late this time I hope that little line Shows up faint and shy Then darkens Says we’re right I’ve stitched up every wound But this one’s in my chest I hope you’re late this time More than I’ve hoped for rest I hope you’re late this time So we can finally rest
