when i first saw you, you were in that old car
you grinned up at me from the passengers seat
your eyes glimmered and that smile stayed with me
i knew i'd see you again
it seems so far away now, but it's only been 21 days
yesterday you bought me a coffee and held my hand
you gave me your sweatshirt and kissed me goodbye
i noticed how you smelled like smoke and fire
i always fall for the ones with the addictions
you'd never do it in front of me, my lungs are too fragile
you've always been worried about my asthma
but i know a cigarette eventually finds its way to your lips
late at night when you're alone and the memories come back
i tell you to sleep, to breathe, to drink more water
you always shush me
"don't worry, love
i'm gonna last forever"