Neutral Corner

[Verse 1]
The busted muffler on the Dexter bus goes past.
You trace a river down the fog on the glass.
That porch light makes a halo 'round her hair.
And his hand is on the small of her back right there.

[Chorus]
(And we wait) for the ten count in this neutral corner
(Stay and wait) Like the bell's about to ring and warn you
This is the part where you don't lead with your chin.
(Tell me when) Do we go home or do we go in?

[Verse 2]
It's quarter to two, the vinyl seat feels cold.
A story in the silence gettin' told.
You whisper, "He said 'just a night with the boys.'"
Your voice is all used up, just a quiet noise.

[Chorus]
(And we wait) for the ten count in this neutral corner
(Stay and wait) Like the bell's about to ring and warn you
This is the part where you don't lead with your chin.
(Tell me when) Do we go home or do we go in?

[Bridge]
And for a second, the world goes sharp and slow.
The way a body learns what it can't know.
Just pressure and light, before the color comes back.
Just the engine ticking over on the track.

[Outro]
The ringing in my ears.
Still parked right here.