The Blue Flowerpot

rap, mysterious, slow tempo (~72 BPM), male and female duet, deep timbre, electric guitar

[Verse 1: Male] You left your key beneath the blue flowerpot The porch still holds the shape of what we forgot I count the stairs, then stop at number ten Like that could bring the evening back again [Verse 2: Female] Your note was folded small inside my coat Two careful words in your familiar stroke I keep it near, but never let it speak The paper softens every passing week [Chorus: Both] We know the door, we know the way We stand here close, then turn away One quiet truth between our names Still warm enough to hold a flame [Verse 3: Male] The kettle clicks; the kitchen clock runs late I hear your step in every settling plate No grand goodbye, no promise to repair Just your old scarf still hanging on the chair [Verse 4: Female] I took the long way past the corner store Bought two pears, then left one by your door If you saw it, you don't have to reply Some things are said by what we leave outside [Chorus: Both] We know the door, we know the way We stand here close, then turn away One quiet truth between our names Still warm enough to hold a flame [Outro: Both] The key stays where the blue flowers grow You know the way, if you want to know