Old Striped Awning (feat. Peter Morén)
She carried you down the stairs
With your headphones on
Those eyes, that smile
Oh, to look at you
Think you were two
It was all brand new like this kind of love
You know even though you're older
I still see the same small kid you were before
So I am here to let you know if you find a need
I'll be the brick holding your kick drum
So it won't slide off the stage
See what I mean is I'll be the change you find
In your blue jeans when you're waiting for the T
That's what I'll be
It hasn't been easy
And I know you've seen a lot for a kid that's ten
No it's too much
So if you haven't studied I'll be your snow day
Brand new it's true
It's all for you
And if your hair is falling out
I'll shave mine too to match you
Brand new it's true it's all for you
And when you're finally sprouted up
I'll still be right beside you
I'm the old striped awning when it hails
And in the dead of summertime
I'll be the Van Gogh Weeping Willow
I'll be the North Star glow
I'll be the brick holding your kick drum
So it won't slide off the stage
See what I mean is I'll be the change you find
In your blue jeans when you're waiting for the T
That's what I'll be
I'll be the key under the doormat
When you're in the pouring rain
See what I mean is
I'll be the cold side of your pillow case
I'll be the cold side of the pillow case