It's Not You, It's Death

Lyrics

Verse 1
You fold my sweater on the chair
Say
"We got older
That's all"
I watch your fingers trace the tear
In our bedroom wall

You blame my silence and late nights
You circle every little flaw
But every fight
I'm seeing white
Like someone's calling me to crawl

Pre-Chorus
You think I'm running from your heart
Like I'm scared to take your hand
But every time I start to speak
My throat fills up with sand

Chorus
It's not you
It's death
Breathing on my neck
Every plan we make
It’s the grave that objects
If I turn away
It's from the ticking in my chest
I swear I love you
It's not you
It's death

Verse 2
Canceled the trip we saved up for
'Cause I couldn't shake that dream
You laughed it off
I checked the door
Counted exits in between

You say I'm distant
Say I'm cold
Say I left you by yourself
But I'm just busy bargaining
With something else

Pre-Chorus
You think I'm choosing fear of us
Over choosing you instead
But I'm just trying to hold our days
While someone cuts the thread

Chorus
It's not you
It's death
Breathing on my neck
Every vow I speak
Feels like tempting what comes next
If I pull away
It's from the ticking in my chest
I swear I want you
It's not you
It's death

Bridge
I wanna buy the rings
I wanna paint the crib
But I see empty swings
Where our future lives

Will you believe me now
If I say I'm fighting back
Hold my shaking hands
While I make this pact (oh)

Chorus
It's not you
It's death
Breathing on my neck
Every kiss we share
Teaches me to guard each breath
If I hold you close
It's 'cause I'm learning from the threat
I swear I'm staying
It's not you
It's death

Chorus
It's not you
It's death
Whispering "nothing's left"
So let's waste its time
Till we both run out of breath
If tomorrow comes
We'll make a promise with what's left
I choose you
Always
It's not you
It's death