Knowing You

You say you’re scared of shining

I say you already do

You laugh and hide your glasses

Push my shoulder

“that’s not true”

You trace your name in coffee

I read futures in the foam

You say

“don’t you dare believe me”

I say

“I’ve always known”

Between your lines

I hear the brave part

All the quiet fireworks

Going off in your heart

If you tell me your small dreams

I’ll show you my big fears

We’ll trade our secret maps

In whispers

Ear to ear (come here)

I say I’m bad at feelings

You say you’ve seen me care

You tease

“you’d carry strangers

If they only said they’re scared”

You talk about that seaside town

You’re sure you’ll never see

I say

“I’ll learn the language

If you’ll get on a plane with me” (hey)

Between your lines

I hear the brave part

All the quiet fireworks

Going off in your heart

If you tell me your small dreams

I’ll show you my big fears

We’ll trade our secret maps

In whispers

Ear to ear

You say

“what if I’m too much?”

I grin

“what if you’re just right?”

You say

“what if I fall short?”

I say

“I’ll scooch the line”

We talk like it’s just joking

But the room leans in to hear

Two friends rehearsing futures

Like they’re secrets

Crystal-clear (oh)

Between your lines

I hear the brave part

All the quiet fireworks

Going off in your heart

If you tell me your small dreams

I’ll show you my big fears

We’ll walk each other home

Through every tender year

Between your lines

You’re safe

I’m safe right here