We talk in lowercase on a rainy call You say, “It’s not you— time’s too small” I trace your name on a fogged-up screen Hit save, not send Keep it clean If the wave comes in, don’t promise the shore Just count to four, then count once more Hold what you can Let the rest go forward If we can’t turn back, don’t pretend we did I’ll meet you where the streetlights thin Hearts learn the water when they can’t begin All you can do is swim Swim, mm Just swim Say my name soft, then swim Your sweater on the chair keeps leaning home My playlists still ask who you’re leaning on We tried to rewind, but the button sticks So I carry the quiet like a simple fix If the pull feels strong, don’t fight the pull Keep your strokes small, keep the moment full I’ll hold the calm if you take the lull If we can’t turn back, don’t pretend we did I’ll meet you where the streetlights thin Hearts learn the water when they can’t begin All you can do is swim Swim, mm Just swim Say my name soft, then swim I wanted a road; the season gave a river Wanted an answer; you gave me a mirror If we break a little, let it break with grace I’ll wave from the shallow with a steady face If we can’t turn back, then we won’t pretend I’ll see you where the lights grow dim When love goes quiet and the tide moves in All you can do is swim All you can do is swim
