The Walls Hug Back

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I never cared much for the great wide open
Give me a door with the hinges broken
Slide me into that 4-by-6 velvet booth at the Starlight
Where the shadows pull the perimeter perfectly tight
It fits like a glove, a heavy wool suit
A quiet little burrow where the chaos goes mute

[Chorus]
Oh, there’s nothing like the thrill when the walls hug back
Tucked into the dark, slipping right through the crack
It’s a gorgeous little squeeze, taking all my breath away
Until the plaster starts to breathe, and I know I cannot stay
It’s a razor-thin line from a haven to a snare
I’m completely at peace, and I’m running out of air

[Verse 2]
The wallpaper's warm, leaning into my shoulder
But the edges of the room are inching a little closer
The ceiling drops a fraction every time that I blink
I’m wrapped up in the cushion, feeling my stomach sink
Is it a lover's embrace or an elegant vice?
I wanted to be held, but I didn’t check the size

[Chorus]
Oh, there’s nothing like the thrill when the walls hug back
Tucked into the dark, slipping right through the crack
It’s a gorgeous little squeeze, taking all my breath away
Until the plaster starts to breathe, and I know I cannot stay
It’s a razor-thin line from a haven to a snare
I’m completely at peace, and I’m running out of air

[Bridge]
I crave the confinement, the absolute bound
The heavy, sweet pressure of holding my ground
But the second the latch drops and makes that dull click
The honey turns solid, the panic gets thick
You beg to be held till you can’t move at all
And then you start swinging your fists at the wall

[Outro]
Yeah, the walls hug back
They love me to pieces, they're closing the gap
Such a comfortable fit
I’ll just sit in the quiet for a minute
And enjoy the embrace, before I realize...
Wait, where is the door?