Failure Point

[Verse 1]
The old FitzRoy barometer, brass and glass,
Hasn't moved from 'Stormy' since the ferry passed.
Finn traces the crack across the dial's face,
A fine tolerance for staying in one place.
The damp wool scent of winter coats by the door,
He's heard this quiet friction once before.

[Chorus]
(Female Vocalist)
Let's say the pressure's dropping,
Let's say the needle's true.
The failure point is the only point
That's holding me to you.

[Verse 2]
Tuesday dinner at his mother's, seven sharp.
The phone sits on the counter, a silent silver carp.
Isla whispers, "'It's a sign, you see?'"
A perfect gear-slip in the machinery.
She puts the kettle on, a low, contented hiss,
Planning out the tensile strength of just one kiss.

[Chorus]
(Female Vocalist, with Male Harmony)
Let's say the pressure's dropping,
Let's say the needle's true.
The failure point is the only point
That's holding me to you.

[Bridge]
(Duet)
Let the town think the wind is turning south,
We'll blame the coming weather.
We'll measure out the load-bearing doubt
That keeps the two of us together.

[Chorus]
(Duet, full energy)
So let's say the pressure's dropping!
Yeah, let's say the needle's true!
The failure point is the only point
That's holding me to you.

[Outro]
The kettle starts to whistle.
The barometer stays on 'Storm'.