[Verse 1] I miss the train, I miss the point I break the good things I was meant to join Leave muddy shoes by somebody's bed Say the wrong thing, then say it again I lose receipts, I lose my nerve Take the long way past the place I should've turned But if you call, I will come through With both hands full of what I can do [Pre-Chorus] I know I am a crooked little compass Spinning when the room gets wide But I am trying not to vanish Every time I fail outside [Chorus] Let me in, I am learning I have mud on my sleeves I can carry the folding chairs I can stay till you leave I will bruise the edges I will stumble, I swear But I care about this strange, bright world Please let me be there [Verse 2] I forget names, I forget dates Show up early, then I make you wait Burn the toast and blame the pan Make a promise bigger than my hands Still I notice when your shoulders drop Still I bring soup when the fever will not stop I cannot fix what hurts in you But I can sit and see it through [Pre-Chorus] I know I am a half-built shelter Leaking when the weather turns But I leave the door unlatched now There is room for what I learn [Chorus] Let me in, I am learning I have mud on my sleeves I can carry the folding chairs I can stay till you leave I will bruise the edges I will stumble, I swear But I care about this strange, bright world Please let me be there [Bridge] If I knock the glass over I will sweep the floor If I lose my way home I will ask once more No, I am not polished No, I am not fair But give me a corner of the table I will tend it with care [Final Chorus] Let me in, I am learning I have mud on my sleeves I can carry the folding chairs I can stay till you leave I will bruise the edges I will stumble, I swear But I care about this strange, bright world Please let me be there [Outro] I may get it wrong tomorrow I may need another chair If there is a little room beside you Please let me be there
