[Verse 1]
You moved in next door
With a box of mugs
I held my key too tight
At the stairwell rugs
You smiled and looked away
I forgot my name
My cheeks went burning red
Like a paper flame
[Pre-Chorus]
I said, "Hi... I think"
You laughed so soft
My boots felt rooted there
My brave fell off
[Chorus]
You said hello
And I almost broke
You said hello
And my whole chest glowed
You took my hand
Like you knew the code
You said hello
And I came back home
[Verse 2]
Soft butch in a denim coat
With a grocery bag
Eyes down, shoulders tense
Trying not to lag
You asked if I had sugar
Your voice shook twice
I fumbled every word
Then you flashed that light
[Pre-Chorus]
I said, "Sure, come in"
You froze in place
Then you stepped right through
With that kind face
[Chorus]
You said hello
And I almost broke
You said hello
And my whole chest glowed
You took my hand
Like you knew the code
You said hello
And I came back home
[Bridge]
In the little hall
Between our doors
You kissed my blushing cheek
I was yours
Not loud, not fast
Just true and slow
The femme saved the night
By saying, "Go"
[Final Chorus]
You said hello
And I almost broke
You said hello
And my whole chest glowed
You took my hand
Like you knew the code
You said hello
And I came back home
You said hello
Now the walls feel warm
You said hello
And I am yours