last night was warm apartments were crowded and streetcars were crowded and the bar was crowded and hearts were crowded, beating, full
but tonight is cold and the blinds are closed in the apartments all the lights switched off and the streetcar was empty at 8 am, 9 am, 11 pm, tomorrow and a drink was ordered but left untouched so the waitress cleared it off the table before heading home for the evening and beating hearts took a beating, empty
the lights were off by the time i got there but i knew the people inside and they loved living there with blankets and a heating bill but now the door is locked and the temperature is dropping
i didn't ride the streetcar because the token fell out of the hole in my pocket but i knew the commuters were content with their backs against the red plastic and the stop was requested too soon and now they have to walk and it's below freezing
and i didn't make it to the bar that night but i know they laughed and laughed and laughed and laughed but now the beer is warm and the waitress is cold and she claims it's last call so i guess they're leaving
tonight is cold and i won't deny that and i know i don't have a key or a pint and i still need to fix that hole in my pocket but take my gloves and my coat and i'll keep you warm this winter as much as i possibly can
i know there's nothing i can say to make this better but i love all of you and i'm here for you however you need me