[Verse 1] Alarm like a bad idea Blue light under the blinds I find the cleanest shirt I own And leave the dream behind The kitchen gives me one small win Water, grounds, and heat That first dark breath above the cup Gets both my feet beneath me [Pre-Chorus] I let it burn my tongue a little Just to feel where I begin [Chorus] Drip coffee, slow mercy Black silk on a Monday morning Hold me close, then let me go I have places I don't want to go Drip coffee, low and holy Kiss the sleep right out of me I can make it through Monday One warm mouthful at a time [Verse 2] The train is full of tired faces Everyone dressed for war I keep the lid between my hands Like something worth protecting My boss says, "How was your weekend?" I say, "Fine," and take a drink There are no grand cures in this world Just a little room to think [Pre-Chorus] I let the bitter keep me honest I let the heat get under my skin [Chorus] Drip coffee, slow mercy Black silk on a Monday morning Hold me close, then let me go I have places I don't want to go Drip coffee, low and holy Kiss the sleep right out of me I can make it through Monday One warm mouthful at a time [Bridge] Maybe that is all I need One small ritual, one deep breath The world can ask for everything But this cup is mine to keep (Mm-mm) [Final Chorus] Drip coffee, slow mercy Black silk on a Monday morning Hold me close, then let me go I have places I don't want to go Drip coffee, low and holy Kiss the sleep right out of me I can make it through Monday One warm mouthful at a time [Outro] One warm mouthful... One more breath
