You speak in circles, hands like glass,
One step forward, two steps back.
I hold my breath when you touch my skin,
Like I might wake up and find you gone again.
Oh, love, you kiss me like an alibi,
Like you're already half untied.
Tell me, are we sinking slow?
Or are you reaching for the rope?
We're hanging by a thread, oh, tell me, what should I hold?
You pull me in closer just to let me go.
You leave the door open, but you never step through,
Tell me, do you want this, or just the thought of me and you?
Your hands still fit, but they don't stay long,
You hum our tune but forget the song.
You keep me warm, but only just,
Enough to hope, enough to lust.
Oh, love, you move like the changing tide,
Here in the morning, gone by night.
Tell me, is this worth the fight,
Or are you waiting for goodbye?
We're hanging by a thread, love, tell me, what should I hold?
You pull me in closer just to let me go.
You leave the door open, but you never step through,
Tell me, do you want this, or just the thought of me and you?
You swear you're trying, but your hands shake,
You say you need me, but you hesitate.
Tell me, love, when you call my name,
Is it longing, or just the weight of shame?
We're hanging by a thread, love, tell me, should I hold?
Or cut it myself before it wears too old?
You leave the door open, but you never step through,
So maybe it's time I do.
I'll leave the door open, but I won't wait for you.