A lady who I later found out was Lithuanian said to me, “You must not be Lithuanian.” I said, “No, no, no! How could you tell?” She said, “We think it’s bad luck to whistle on buses.” (Whistling) “Furthermore, I whistle to break the silence.” And how violent the silence was In which so many eyes will wander, Like mine upon another, Sauntered… and scurried away. Big brown suckers they were. They sucked me right in. (Wolf-whistle) The Lithuanian left, got off the bus, And her open seat, right next to me, was only open for a fraction of a– Hi there big brown eyes! What lovely snow boots you have! And that was Wednesday. (Whistling) Hello again! Fancy seeing you here! Could this be your sister and her boyfriend with an eye infection? Name. Name. My name. And yours! And that was a Monday. You said, “See you Wednesday.” I planned on it. I planned on it. (Whistling) Wednesday morning, I was looking smart. I followed my heart right to the back of the bus, Our usual spot, But you weren’t there. Hmm… Either you’re sick today, or I must’ve walked right by you. How embarrassing. How embarrassing. There you are. Holy shit you look so good! As far as I can tell from the back of your head... I won’t waste any time. "I’m sorry I missed you there-" But before I could say another word She took out a blue post-it note And wrote her number on it. She wrote her number on it. And invited me to a party On Saturday... And it was Wednesday And it was Wednesday. It was Wednesday. I got off the bus And walked about two-hundred feet before pulling out that blue post-it note and texting her. "I can't wait for Saturday Let's meet for coffee or tea or something!" She said "Okay. Sat down and we exchanged wallets Played a game and talked. She seemed really interested in me Which was something new, I felt. And we went to the bank. And we waited for a bus. And we talked about cigarettes. And that was about it For Wednesday.

She was taking breaks from the room With cigarettes. I'd stand by her. She would talk about many things In the cold, Smiling. And all those little whispers I know so much about They were hollowed out With every cloud of smoke. That Thursday night, It felt so right. I can't believe in or conceive another way I could've spent that Thursday night. We came back in the house to find Her sister'd gone to bed. We were all alone. We commandeered the couch, heads at opposite sides She was high, And somehow so was I. I held onto her toes She held onto my leg She felt she had to say We only met on Monday. That Thursday night, It felt so right. I can't believe in or conceive another way I could've spent that Thursday night. It was getting late, lion yawns, She had her glasses on. I couldn't take my eyes off her. It was time to go but One last cig, one last talk One quick kiss. Simple on the cheek, She called me sweetheart. I scurried like a mouse Back to my house. I couldn't fall asleep. I've got a weak heart For those who look at me Like she did, like she did That Thursday Night, It felt so right. I can't believe in or conceive another way I could've spent that Thursday night. (x2)

Alone again, Japanese candy Just for him beneath my lamp. I guess I'll eat them since he's gone, He's gone. He's got crooked teeth, they were Staring me in the mouth. I Guess I could've kissed him if He'd gotten close enough. Close enough. It's not too different from Steering into oncoming traffic. I just miss my baby. She's so far away! God it's snowing hard today. I'm proud to live in the only state Where people take their dogs for walks In apocalypses. But truth be told, I've been here for a while, Ever since I was a child so I should still Get the hell out of here. It's not too different from Taking a kitchen knife and stabbing the nearest person. I just miss my baby. She's so far away! I know I won't, no, Ever do these things. Impulses & such, I'm not brave enough. Not with all of you, All you watching (x3). Take note, my window may be closed but there's Only one pane of glass and You could break it with that stare I swear. I'll be up here writing my songs Hoping you won't be too long, But I guess I could meet you halfway If you say jump. It's not too different from Falling in love. I just miss my baby. She's so far away!

Smoke me up just another one time. Give me laughter, give me peace of mind. Look around and everything I see, Realize there's more than just one me. Light me up with a camera lens and Let's take turns just telling our friends Where we are and where we're going, But keep the secret that we're far from knowing. Far from knowing.

I'm all bottled up. A red ribbon around my neck. So close to convinced This is it. But all the mottled words Between now and then They feel like a curse And I keep wondering If wondering Is the best thing I could be doing, doing with my time. My mother, She claims I'm not to blame. She says it goes way back, Maybe to Charlemagne. But you and I both know, Yeah you and I both know (x2) It don't mean a thing (x3) I'm still wondering all the time. My father, He knows what it's like. He didn't say but implied Maybe my grip is too tight. And I shutter to think Of what could happen if I blink. Or worse if I sleep, Counting sheep From under my sheets. Is it safe to dream With you pressed up against me? With you pressed up against me, With your cheek on my shoulder, With your hand on my heart It's easy, it's easy to breathe.

I couldn't have put it Any better my darling My darling I know it's The right thing to do But God it's so hard, And you're so smart And you know it You know it and I hate that you do And I'm afraid that the hate might grow But I'll love you forever if you say so Wounded, but able I'm tired, unstable But able to keep on Singing loud And I hope that at least you Always listen, Listen to what I say. Cause you know me. Cause you know me.