[Verse 1] You drew two windows in a paper face Left them open in an empty room Ivory shoulders, a trace of rose A quiet answer coming soon [Pre-Chorus] I keep the picture by the kitchen glass Where afternoon turns everything blue It never asks me where I’ve been It only looks straight through [Chorus] Stay with me, small portrait Don’t let the paper tear I’ll hold the corners steady I’ll meet you there Stay with me, small portrait When the room forgets my name Your eyes remain unbroken And I do the same [Verse 2] A strand of ink falls across your cheek Like weather no one else can see Your mouth is barely colored in Still you say enough to me [Bridge] If I leave the light on low If I fold the day away Will the shape behind your eyes Still be waiting when I wake? [Final Chorus] Stay with me, small portrait Don’t let the paper tear I’ll hold the corners steady I’ll meet you there Stay with me, small portrait Though the colors fade to white Your eyes remain unbroken And teach me how to stay alive [Outro] Small portrait Keep looking through I’ll keep the room For you
