[Verse 1]
You stirred your tea
Eyes on the spoon
Not me
Laughed when I brushed your hand
Said
“Don’t read more into this than I can”
[Pre-Chorus]
You said
“I like the quiet
I like the simple days
I’m not ready for a riot
Or hearts that need a place”
[Chorus]
You don’t want a love story yet
Just a shoulder when your mind gets heavy
You don’t want to call this fate
Just a friend who doesn’t leave at twenty
I could fall
I could forget
But you drew a line the night you met me
You don’t want a love story yet
So I’ll tuck my hopes in gently (so gently)
[Verse 2]
You share your scars
Names that still live in your car
I hold my breath
Swallow words that beg to confess
[Pre-Chorus]
You say
“I like you
Truly
I just don’t trust the end
I’m scared of waking up
And losing my best friend”
[Chorus]
You don’t want a love story yet
Just a harbor when your doubts get stormy
You don’t want to say “not never”
But you can’t promise you won’t hurt me
I could fall
I could forget
But I hear your careful warning
You don’t want a love story yet
So I’ll fold my heart each morning (each morning)
[Bridge]
Maybe one day you’ll turn around
And this same street will feel like new ground
Or maybe I’ll learn to let this be
Just late talks
Cheap wine
And your trust in me (oh)
[Chorus]
You don’t want a love story yet
Just a safe place when the dark gets heavy
You don’t want to cross that edge
Afraid of what the words might cost you
Baby
I could fall
I could forget
But I keep your truth inside me
You don’t want a love story yet
So I’ll love you in the quiet
Softly
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