Lowering the blinds Was still too soon for that fading light You asked me why last weekend I just vanished out of sight We had that bistro by the sea Booked ahead for you and me You whispered something soft and low And touched my hand so quietly Joana, when I'm ready to fall You’re the one who keeps me whole Joana, like you’re chasing off Every shadow in my soul On the rosé-colored balcony October silhouettes lean near Instead of making up excuses I held you tight till nothing else was clear Joana, It was only a different night That’s all Joana, this aching in my chest Makes every word stall Your lightweight lambswool sweater Feels warmer than I can ever be Joana if I knew how to lie Even falsely, gracefully Joana, none of this right now Would hurt the way it’s hurting me