[Verse 1]
Sun-warmed cushion
Perfect throne
You stand up once
I claim it as my own (yeah)
Boot-squeak footsteps
Headboard creek
I’m counting every move you make
I’ve been watching all week
[Chorus]
I’m the bandit of the living room
Guardin’ everything you leave too soon
You call it “my spot
” I call it “our tomb”
Where your tired bones and my fur bloom
You go pour your drink
That’s my cue
Slide in
Sit down
Smell just like you
I ain’t bein’ mean
I’m just stayin’ close
Stealin’ your seat ‘cause I love you most
[Verse 2]
You huff and holler
Call my name
I blink real slow
Pretend I feel no shame (no shame)
Tail-tip twitchin’
Heart beatin’ fast
Thinkin’
“Cowboy
Take your time
This cuddle’s built to last”
[Chorus]
I’m the bandit of the living room
Guardin’ everything you leave too soon
You call it “my spot
” I call it “our tomb”
Where your tired bones and my fur bloom
You go grab a snack
That’s my cue
Plant my flag in the dent shaped you
I ain’t bein’ rude
I’m just holdin’ close
Stealin’ your seat ‘cause I love you most
[Bridge]
What if you don’t come back around?
Who keeps watch on this patch of ground?
So I park my paws where you lay your load
Your loyal shadow on this worn-out road
[Chorus]
I’m the bandit of the living room
Guardin’ everything you leave too soon
You call it “my spot
” I call it “our tomb”
Where your tired bones and my fur bloom
You stand there laughin’
Hat tipped low
I wag and wiggle
Refuse to go
“Sit with me
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I’m stealin’ your seat ‘cause I love you most