Killer's Silhouette

I heard the hinge cry soft in the hall One breath,

no light,

no

call

Built like Miller, cold in the frame I move through the kitchen,

don’t say my name Fingers like a killer,

pointed at the sky

Leather on the handle,

don’t ask me why

Door barely breathin’, I’m already in

Floorboard talkin’, but I don’t listen

Heart on a metronome,

tick in my chest Hands steady,

mind doin’ the rest One step,

two steps, don’t make a sound If she wakes up,

it all comes down (oh)

I don’t wanna be the headline on your screen

I don’t wanna cross that line I haven’t seen Drop the blade,

drop the rage, let it go

Turn around, let the sirens never show (yeah)

Knife talk quiet, but it’s talkin’ to me

Picture in the hallway lookin’ back at me

Bedroom door closed, I can feel the heat Then I hear her

voice—bare feet on the street

My phone buzz hard,

like a final bell

It’s my mom sayin’,

“Son, you need help” I freeze in the doorway,

shame in my throat I set it down slow,

like a heavy coat

No more steps—just breathe

No more threats—just leave

I’m not that man tonight (ahhhh)

I don’t wanna be the headline on your screen

I don’t wanna cross that line I haven’t seen Drop the blade,

drop the rage, let it go

Turn around, let the sirens never show (yeah)

I leave the knife where the daylight can find it

Walk out the door,

I don’t hide it

If love’s still here,

I’m reminded

I can change—if I decide it (hummmm)