Silent Heat

Hold your breath in the doorway Hear the room say nothing back

You talk with your eyes,

then look away

I read every pause like a phrase

Your phone face down,

the clock too loud

I keep my hands still on the couch (ahhhh)

If you’re leaving, say it plain Don’t let the quiet do the

blame I can take the truth in daylight Just don’t let me

guess at night

Silence, don’t you wear my name

Silence, don’t you turn and stay If your heart is somewhere else

Say it, even if it breaks Silence,

you’re the sharpest sound (ooh)

You smile like it’s nothing,

but I know

You’re packing up in gentle tones I trace the edges of your

words

Like lipstick on a glass you left (mmm)

Tell me what you’re scared to say

I’ll listen, I won’t look away No more guessing in the dark

Lay it down, then let it start

(ahhhh) Silence, don’t you wear my name

Silence, don’t you turn and stay If your heart is somewhere else

Say it, even if it breaks Silence,

you’re the sharpest sound (no,

no)