You were right there across the table from me
Talking about something on the radio
I had the sentence ready in my head
All lined up and ready to be said
But the moment shifted just a little right
You laughed at something and it slipped from sight
The words I had went somewhere I dont know
I let them go, I let the moment flow
Almost said it, almost let it through
Almost told you everything I knew
About the way I feel when you are near
Almost said it, you almost got to hear
But the evening moved along its way
And the almost kept itself at bay
Maybe next time I will find the nerve
Almost said it, I lost my curve
On the way home, walking side by side
I tried again somewhere around the tide
Of conversation switching over to your week
I opened up my mouth but could not speak
You asked me something about dinner plans
And I answered normal, talking with my hands
The feelings stayed inside me, safe and small
Almost said it all
Almost said it, almost let it through
Almost told you everything I knew
About the way I feel when you are near
Almost said it, you almost got to hear
But the evening moved along its way
And the almost kept itself at bay
Maybe next time I will find the nerve
Almost said it, I lost my curve
I wonder if you ever do the same
Have something sitting right there with no name
Something warm you carry through the day
That never quite finds words to say
Maybe we are both just standing here
With all these almosts hovering near
Two people full of things they mean to tell
Living in this almost for a spell
Almost said it, almost let it through
Almost told you everything I knew
About the way I feel when you are near
Almost said it, you almost got to hear
But the evening moved along its way
And the almost kept itself at bay
Maybe next time I will find the nerve
Almost said it, I lost my curve
Goodnight, I said, and you said it too
Another evening gone without a clue
Almost said it, maybe someday I will
Almost said it, almost, almost, still
Its ten fifty-eight and theyre closing up soon
The barista is wiping the counter down
I ask for one more, she looks at me twice
You sure about that, this late at night
I smile and say yeah, Ill be fine
I just need a reason to stay inside a while
She pours it anyway, no questions asked
Last call for coffee, and I made it last
Last call for coffee, one more cup
Before I have to give the evening up
I sit here and I think about nothing much
Just the warmth between my hands and such
Last call for coffee, staying late
Its not about the drink, I'll be straight
Just needed somewhere I could be
Last call for coffee, just for me
The playlist shifts to something soft and low
Two other people left, just taking it slow
A couple sharing something from a screen
Laughing at whatever they have seen
Nobody is rushing anyone away
And the rain outside decided it would stay
So we are all just borrowing this light
One last cup of coffee on a rainy night
Last call for coffee, one more cup
Before I have to give the evening up
I sit here and I think about nothing much
Just the warmth between my hands and such
Last call for coffee, staying late
Its not about the drink, Ill be straight
Just needed somewhere I could be
Last call for coffee, just for me
The barista puts her apron on the shelf
Hums a tune she probably wrote herself
I wonder what her evenings like from here
Whether she goes home to someone dear
I leave a little extra on the table
Fold my scarf and gather what Im able
Say goodnight like I say it to a friend
Last call for coffee, every night must end
Last call for coffee, one more cup
Before I have to give the evening up
I sit here and I think about nothing much
Just the warmth between my hands and such
Last call for coffee, staying late
Its not about the drink, Ill be straight
Just needed somewhere I could be
Last call for coffee, just for me
Eleven now, the lights are dimming low
I button up my coat and wave to go
Last call for coffee, see you then
Ill be back tomorrow night again
