Take the Long Way Home

Lyrics

Intro
Midnight, midnight

Verse 1
Your message lands, the room turns blue
I pull my jacket, coming through
The corner store shuts its metal gate
But you’re still up, and I’m not late

Pre-Chorus
One step closer, count to four
Hear your footsteps by the door
If the morning calls our names
Let it wait, let it wait

Chorus
Midnight, meet me where the clocks run slow
Midnight, take the long way home
When the whole town’s sleeping, you and I can glow
Midnight, don’t let go

Post-Chorus
Oh-oh, midnight
Oh-oh, stay close
Oh-oh, midnight
Take the long way home

Verse 2
Two paper cups, your sleeves pulled down
We trade small secrets, cross the town
You draw a heart in fogged-up glass
I laugh and watch the taxis pass

Pre-Chorus
One step closer, count to four
Hear your footsteps by the door
If the morning calls our names
Let it wait, let it wait

Chorus
Midnight, meet me where the clocks run slow
Midnight, take the long way home
When the whole town’s sleeping, you and I can glow
Midnight, don’t let go

Bridge
If this little hour disappears
I’ll keep the warmth of you right here
No perfect promise, no grand design
Just walk beside me till the sky turns light

Final Chorus
Midnight, meet me where the clocks run slow
Midnight, take the long way home
When the whole town’s sleeping, you and I can glow
Midnight, don’t let go

Outro
Oh-oh, midnight
Take the long way home
Midnight, don’t let go