Three Nights

(Verse 1)

You were quiet tonight, not a word, not a fight,

Sat at the table, then turned out the light.

No opening cans, no slur, no slamming of the doors,

Like a stranger walked in and took your stand.

(Pre-Chorus)

Maybe you felt it, the weight in my chest,

Maybe someone told you I’ve got nothing left.

(Chorus)

But I don’t dare to ask, don’t wanna jinx it,

Don’t wanna break whatever this is.

Will it last, or will you slip?

I’d bet three nights before you start up again.

Before you pour, before you fade,

Before I lose you all over again.

(Verse 2)

The quiet is heavy, but I hold my breath,

Counting the hours, scared of what’s next.

Do I let myself hope, do I dare believe,

Or is this just another trick up your sleeve?

(Pre-Chorus)

Maybe you felt it, the weight in my chest,

Maybe someone told you I’ve got nothing left.

(Chorus - repeat & build)

But I don’t dare to ask, don’t wanna jinx it,

Don’t wanna break whatever this is.

Will it last, or will you slip?

I’d bet three nights before you start up again.

Before you pour, before you fade,

Before I lose you all over again.

(Bridge - soft, haunting)

If I close my eyes, if I hold on tight,

Could this be the start, or just another night?

I want to believe, but I know how it goes,

Hope’s a slow burn that always blows cold.

(Chorus - repeat, fading out)

I don’t dare to ask, don’t wanna jinx it,

Don’t wanna break whatever this is.

Will it last, or will you slip?

I’d bet three nights before you start up again.

(Outro - whispered, resigned)

Maybe this time… maybe not.