Thanked the Dawn

Lyrics

Verse 1
Your coffee cup was waiting by the sink
I reached across the bed before I could think
The room was still, the curtains breathing slow
But in my dream, you’d packed and let me go

Pre-Chorus
I ran through every doorway calling out your name
The walls kept changing, nothing stayed the same

Chorus
I woke up crying, reaching for your side
Cold sheets, a trembling hand, and tears I couldn’t hide
Then I saw you sleeping, your hair across your face
I held my breath and thanked the dawn for giving me this grace

Verse 2
In that dream, the rain came through the ceiling
I heard your goodbye, though you said no such thing
Now morning draws a stripe across the floor
And your hand is resting near mine once more

Pre-Chorus
I brushed your shoulder softly, watched your eyelids rise
You turned and found the fear still in my eyes

Chorus
I woke up crying, reaching for your side
Cold sheets, a trembling hand, and tears I couldn’t hide
Then I saw you sleeping, your hair across your face
I held my breath and thanked the dawn for giving me this grace

Bridge
If the dark can make a fool of what I know is true
Let the morning teach my heart to trust the shape of you
No grand promise, no need to say a thing
Just your fingers finding mine beneath the quilt again

Final Chorus
I woke up crying, reaching for your side
You pulled me close and let the fear run dry
There you were beside me, warm and breathing slow
I kissed your brow and watched the pale day grow

Outro
Your coffee cup is waiting by the sink
I’m here beside you, breathing, and I think