10. Heart on a Leash

[Verse 1] Door shuts behind you Latch still warm in my hand Your boots by the hallway One sleeve on the chair Ring on the wood table Keys turned face down Clock still on the wall I don’t make a sound [Pre-Chorus] I don’t chase I don’t plead I stand still I let it breathe [Chorus] Heart on a leash Beast in a cage Heart on a leash I hold the rage [Verse 2] Phone on the counter Screen face down Thumb on the button I don’t press it now Light from the window Falls on the floor Your last words in the hallway Right by the door [Pre-Chorus] I don’t break I don’t reach I stay put I keep the leash [Chorus] Heart on a leash Beast in a cage Heart on a leash I hold the rage [Bridge] You said, “It’s nothing.” I said, “Okay.” Rent’s due Friday Your name’s still on the lease You think no noise Means no heat You don’t see What I keep [Final Chorus] Heart on a leash Still in place Beast in a cage Straight face Heart on a leash No release Beast in a cage In my chest