[Intro — Female] You’re early. Again. [Male] Seven minutes. [Female] I know. ⸻ [Verse 1 — Female] First time I noticed was outside that little café I checked the time because I thought I must be late You were leaning by the window with your hands inside your coat Like waiting there was nothing worth explaining Second time, the dentist Third time, dinner downtown Seven minutes every time Never six and never nine I thought it was some habit Until the evening that I asked you why ⸻ [Pre-Chorus — Male] You said you hate Standing somewhere on your own So I thought— Why would I ever Make you? ⸻ [Chorus — Female] Seven minutes early That’s how you love me Not roses on the pavement Not something everybody sees Seven minutes early So I never have to wonder If I got the time wrong If you changed your mind If I’m standing there alone You don’t make a speech about it You just arrive Seven minutes early Every time ⸻ [Verse 2 — Male] You think I don’t notice How you check the door twice How you look at your phone When somebody says, “I’m close” You learned to make excuses For people who kept you waiting So I decided You shouldn’t need one for me ⸻ [Verse 2 — Female] That nearly made me cry Which was irritating Because we were outside the cinema And I had mascara on You laughed I hit your arm Then held it anyway ⸻ [Pre-Chorus — Both] Maybe care is not dramatic Maybe care Is simply being there Before you have to ask ⸻ [Chorus — Both] Seven minutes early That’s how you love me Not writing it in huge letters Just making certainty easy Seven minutes early So I never have to wonder If I’m asking for too much If you’ve forgotten If I matter when life gets busy You don’t make a speech about it You just arrive Seven minutes early Every time ⸻ [Bridge — Female] I used to confuse adrenaline With being wanted Thought love had to keep me guessing To feel alive Now your car pulls up Before I finish putting lipstick on And calm feels Surprisingly good on me ⸻ [Bridge — Male] Take your time. I’m here. ⸻ [Final Chorus — Female lead / Both harmony] Seven minutes early That’s how you love me In ordinary clothes On ordinary streets Making ordinary days feel easy Seven minutes early And maybe that’s the whole thing You never make me chase You never make me prove I deserve your consideration You just show up— [Female melismatic rise] Sho-o-o-ow up— [Both] Every time [Female soft whistle response] ⸻ [Outro — Female] You’re early. [Male] I know. [Female] Good.
