(Verse 1)
(Low, grumbling bass guitar intro)
I placed the phone face down on the stand
To stop myself from reaching out my hand.
I heard the slight slur in your voice tonight
I know you’re struggling, I know you’re not right.
You threw the invitation like a stone
Asked me why I’m sitting here alone.
The keys are on the table by the door
Glinting in the light, asking "What are you waiting for?"
(Pre-Chorus)
(Drums kick in, steady and tense)
My head says "Stay," my body screams "Go"
It’s a hell of a battle, saying no.
I told you that we had to draw the line
That I couldn't waste any more of your time.
But seventy clicks feels like nothing at all
When I’m leaning my back against the wall.
(Chorus)
(Guitar distortion kicks in, powerful and frustrated)
God knows I want to drive through the dark
God knows I still feel the heat of the spark.
You want me to hold you, to numb all the pain
But I have to be the one who stays in his lane.
If I show up tonight, we just start it again
The lovers, the fighters, the enemies, friends.
I’m gripping the edge of the table so tight
Fighting the urge to come over tonight.
(Verse 2)
(Music pulls back to a tense groove)
You think it’s easy being the "mature" one?
To walk away before the damage is done?
You think I don't miss the way that you touch?
maybe I miss it a little too much.
We talk every night like it’s part of the plan
But it’s slowly breaking the half of a man.
I lie to you, baby, I lie to myself
When I say I can keep this desire on the shelf.
(Pre-Chorus)
My head says "Stay," my body screams "Go"
It’s a hell of a battle, saying no.
You’re drinking alone, and I’m wide awake
Wondering how much a promise can take.
(Chorus)
God knows I want to drive through the dark
God knows I still feel the heat of the spark.
You want me to hold you, to numb all the pain
But I have to be the one who stays in his lane.
If I show up tonight, we just start it again
The lovers, the fighters, the enemies, friends.
I’m gripping the edge of the table so tight
Fighting the urge to come over tonight.
(Bridge)
(Music slows down, heavy breathing, raw vocals)
It would be so easy to surrender.
To be the savior, the lover, the pretender.
One night of passion, a morning of regret.
I haven't figured out how to let you go yet.
But I can't give you love, so I won't give you this.
I won't poison you with another kiss.
(Guitar Solo)
(Jagged, sharp, bluesy notes)
(Chorus)
God knows I want to drive through the dark!
God knows I still feel the heat of the spark!
You want me to hold you, to numb all the pain
But I have to be the one who stays in his lane!
I’m gripping the edge of the table so tight
Fighting the urge to come over tonight.
(Outro)
(Bass fades out)
I’m staying here.
I’m staying here.
(Sound of car keys being picked up... and then dropped back onto the table)
Go to sleep.
YSN
