Burn Slow, Burn Bright

[Verse 1]

We were broke on a Tuesday

Counting coins on the coffee tray

Laughing hard ‘cause the rent was late

But the sun still found our floor

You were drawing on a paper plate

Making plans we could barely say

Swore that we’d get out someday

Didn’t know what “out” was for

[Chorus]

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

Let the years take turns

Carving lines in our eyes

I don’t need the world

If you’re holding me right

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

[Verse 2]

Hand-me-down little hatchback car

Two suitcases and a mason jar

Full of soil from your mama’s yard

Said you’re taking home along

Border guard with a bored old face

Asked us where was our steady place

You just smiled

Pointed to my chest

Said “He’s where I belong”

[Chorus]

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

Let the years take turns

Carving lines in our eyes

I don’t need the world

If you’re holding me right

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

[Bridge]

One day we’ll be stories

In some stranger’s quiet mind

Will they talk about the glory

Or the way we stayed kind?

You said

“Promise me one thing”

As the traffic rolled by

“Chase the love

Not the labels”

Then you kissed me at the light (hey)

[Chorus]

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

Let the years take turns

Carving lines in our eyes

I don’t need the world

If you’re holding me right

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright

[Outro]

We were broke on a Tuesday

Now the days all blur in time

Still your head on my shoulder

Still your hand wrapped up in mine

If we’re gonna burn

Let’s burn slow

Burn bright