Heartbeat

Late night
I'm counting every breath you take
Bare feet
On the kitchen's shining tile
Spilled rice
We're laughing ‘til our shoulders shake
You smile
I just watch you for a while (for a while) (while)
Every little wrinkle in your hands I trace
Steam above the soup (above the soup) (above
You don't say a word
But your eyes
Tell me the truth

I hear your heartbeat
Deep in my sleep
Carry me home through the dark
Through the deep
I leave you behind
But never alone
My soul curls up on your chest like it's home
Why do I run from this?
Why do I run from happiness?

Sidewalk
You're walking half a step too slow
Soft bag
Swinging from your tender arm
Street wind
But your shoulder keeps my shadow close
Silent
I'm protected by your calm

Talking with our eyes across a crowded room
Chopsticks
Little jokes
You just shake your head and I know
I'm already full

I hear your heartbeat
Deep in my sleep
Carry me home through the dark
Through the deep
I leave you behind
But never alone
My soul curls up on your chest like it's home
Why do I run from this?
Why do I run from happiness?

I close the door
You wave
Curtain light on your face
House gets small in the glass
But you stay
In the quiet of my chest
Where I always
Always rest
If peace is here
Why do I chase the ache?

I hear your heartbeat
Deep in my sleep
Carry me home through the dark
Through the deep
I leave you behind
But never alone
My soul curls up on your chest like it's home
Why do I run from this?
Why do I run from happiness?
Ooohhhh
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