Strengths With Weather

[Verse 1]
You give your last good hour away
Then curse the clock for taking two
You learn a stranger’s whole parade
And miss the work you meant to do

[Pre-Chorus]
That open hand can pull too hard
That hungry spark can scorch the page

[Chorus]
Kindness, keep your teeth in sight
Ambition, don’t eat every night
Love me close, but let me choose
Curiosity can cut both through
These are strengths with weather in them
I can hold them, I can mend them

[Verse 2]
You chase the why past closing time
You kiss like every doubt’s a dare
I want your fire, I want your mind
Just not the bruise you leave in there

[Bridge]
I’ll ask before I carry you
I’ll name the cost before I climb
I can be fierce and still be true
I can want more and guard our time

[Final Chorus]
Kindness, keep your teeth in sight
Ambition, don’t eat every night
Love me close, but let me choose
Curiosity can cut both through
These are strengths with weather in them
I can hold them, I can mend them
[Outro]
Hold them; mend them