Time and Energy

I gave you my bright side

On a cold tile floor

Left my keys by your door

And my whole day gone

You said "just a minute"

Then the sun moved on

My hands stayed busy

But my strength was worn

I don't got much left

But I keep on showing

Tiny sparks in my chest

Still, I keep on going

Time and energy

That's what you take from me

Time and energy

I want it back, I want it free

Time and energy

Say my name, then let it be

Time and energy

You don't get all of me

I packed up the silence

In a paper sack

Saw your unread message

But I didn't look back

The kettle clicked once

By the chipped blue sink

I learned what I owe you

A lot less than you think

I don't got much left

But I keep on showing

Tiny sparks in my chest

Still, I keep on going

Time and energy

That's what you take from me

Time and energy

I want it back, I want it free

Time and energy

Say my name, then let it be

Time and energy

You don't get all of me

I need my mornings

I need my mind

I need my yes to mean yes this time

I can love you

And still say go

Some doors close soft

Some stay shut, you know

Time and energy

That's what you take from me

Time and energy

I want it back, I want it free

Time and energy

Say my name, then let it be

Time and energy

You don't get all of me