When the Morning

Lyrics: bluck Music: bluck Arranger: bluck You left the hallway light on, said you’ d be“ right behind.” I heard the floorboards answer, then nothing for a while. They said you found a small flat somewhere near the coast. You never liked deep water, just watching it close. And if I called your name again, would you even turn halfway? You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed. And if I called your name again, would you even turn halfway? You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed. Your coat was on the armchair, three days after the rain. Someone asked if I’ d seen you— I said,“ not since the train.” You once said love was quiet, like static through a song. I kept the station playing, but you were already gone. And if I called your name again, would you even turn halfway? You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed. And if I called your name again, would you even turn halfway? You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed. I still recall your laughter, thin as winter glass. You said,“ Don’ t wait forever.” I said,“ This too shall pass.” And if I called your name again, would you even turn halfway? You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed. And if I called your name again, the echo knows your way. You were always good at leaving before the morning stayed— before the morning stayed.