Lyrics
[Verse 1] You left a note in the sugar tin Folded twice, with the blue ink thin Said, “If you miss me, make it sweet” So I did, on a chipped white plate The kettle cried in the next room Rain tapped hard on the balcony I read your words like a map at dawn And somehow, baby, I kept going on [Pre-Chorus] Now I’m stirring up the same old day But it tastes like you in a brand new way I was heavy, I was half asleep Then your little message pulled me to my feet [Chorus] Keep it on the table Keep it in the light Keep it where I can see it When the world gets tight Keep it on the table Don’t let it fade away That little line you left me Still saves my day (keeps me here) (keeps me here) [Verse 2] I wore your ring on a black string chain Till it slipped off once on the train Found it later by the station door Right where I lost my patience before Now I laugh when the bread burns black When the bus runs late, I don’t look back You taught me how to hold what stays And let the rest drift off in the rain [Pre-Chorus] So I’m not asking for a perfect sign Just a flicker in the ordinary time If love is small, let it still be strong Let it sit right here where we can belong [Chorus] Keep it on the table Keep it in the light Keep it where I can see it When the world gets tight Keep it on the table Don’t let it fade away That little line you left me Still saves my day (keeps me here) (keeps me here) [Bridge] And if I change, let me change slow With your paper moon and your steady glow I don’t need thunder, I don’t need proof Just your quiet name in the things I do [Final Chorus] Keep it on the table Keep it in the light Keep it where I can see it When the world gets tight Keep it on the table Don’t let it fade away That little line you left me Still saves my day Keep it on the table I’m okay this way (keep it on the table) (keep it on the table)
