Cherry Blossom Detour

Lyrics

Verse 1
First day back in April
White shoes, hallway echo
You laughed, I dropped my pencil
You picked it up, said "yo, slow"

Cherry petals in your hair
Cafeteria, plastic chair
Sharing fries at 3 p.m.
You said, "Feels like an anime, them"

Chorus
I thought you were my summer, my sunrise after rain
Walking home past the station, you were saying my name
Every little glance felt larger than the sky
Then a stranger cut the line
Cherry blossom detour in my life

Verse 2
After class on Friday
We stayed, erased the whiteboard
You drew hearts beside my name
I swear my pulse just climbed four

Study dates at the library
Headphones, one ear each, same song
You fell asleep on my shoulder
I hoped that meant I belonged

Chorus
I thought you were my summer, my sunrise after rain
Walking home past the station, you were saying my name
Every little glance felt larger than the sky
Then a stranger cut the line
Cherry blossom detour in my life

Bridge
He showed up with perfect hair
Transfer student, easy stare
You laughed like I was never there (oh no)
Hand in hand through school gate light
I watched your shadows fade from sight
Pretending I was alright, alright

Chorus
You became his summer, his sunrise after rain
I walk home past the station, only calling your name
Every blooming tree remembers you and I
But you took another ride
Cherry blossom detour in your life

Outro
So I keep that falling petal
Pressed between old notebook lines
You were never really mine
Just a one-season sign
Cherry blossom, passing by (passing by)
Cherry blossom, passing by (oh yeah)