Packing It Up (Apple Music Live)

[Spoken Intro]

How are we all feeling? How's everyone doing? I love this crowd so much, I can't even tell you, I truly- This is such magic, and tonight does feel kind of like a mini-celebration because, um, because we really, after this, only have two shows left on the tour, but this is kind of like the last show we've got with kind of full-scale production in this way

I am, as you know, a very emotional person, and I'm sure, like many of you, I feel like, you know, hypersensitive to everything going on in the world right now, and we're all, you know, I feel likе very cut open and raw. And I think that the thing I find so diffеrent and special about this particular community is that it feels like there's a real nurturing of vulnerability and encouragement of self-expression. And we don't technically all know each other, but when we're together like this, it feels like we do, to me. And that's special. And I was thinking about how much I’m going to miss all of you when this tour is over, and I was writing some thoughts down in my journal before opening night of this leg of tour, but I wanted to read- I wanted to read it tonight because it feels timely still, so if you will indulge me for two seconds. Thank you

"Impossibly, this is the last leg of The Secret of Us Tour. Between touring my last two EPs and albums, all the festivals, and opening for the brilliant Olivia and our genius Taylor."

Which just, quick side-note. I know, I know, I know. It feels really good to all be together when we get to like celebrate the news, you know what I mean? Last night, we were on stage and it went up and it was just like- anyway. I- I just- There's- I’m so happy we get to like be together and bask in it. Um, so, you know, TS12. I- uh, sorry, side-tracked

"It has been a lucky, wild, non-stop four years on the road. Very much non-stop. And we're in the homestretch now, and I just wanted to pause for a second to let you know that we could not be happier, or more grateful, to be here with every single one of you tonight. And as I think back over these last few years, I find myself reflecting on all that we've all been through in our personal lives, in this country, and around the world. It's really overwhelming, ultimately, to attempt to absorb all that has happened since the pandemic began, and I first got to really meet you all, and I want to try to articulate some of it

“One of the things that moves me the most is the question: what is it that makes us keep showing up for each other like this? We probably each have a slightly different answer depending on the day, but for me, it’s a bunch of things. First and foremost, it’s you. I just have to tell you that the support you have shown me and the band and crew and each other, it’s just- it’s surpassed every single one of my expectations and dreams for what this could have ever felt like, and it’s made all the difference for us as we’ve been away from home. And I think it’s also the deep need to be in community. The actual joy of gathering and singing like our lives depend on it, dressing up, dancing, getting to know each other, making new true friends in these environments, it’s been like actual medicine. For me, at least. And I would never suggest that gathering alone is enough to beat back all that we’re facing, but it is a part of what will keep us connected and affirmed, when so many other environments and elected officials are doing their very best to make us cynical and afraid. When we are together, we are reminded that each of us is worthy of light and love and joy, and that our inherent dignity is not negotiable, no matter where we come from, who we love, the color of our skin, or who we might worship. So, we have to keep each other close. Look out for each other and for our neighbors. Be brave and bold and full of as much radical joy as we can muster, because it is as much an antidote on our sad and lonely days as it is an act of resistance.”

I am delighted by and adore you all, truly from the bottom of my heart. And we will never forget what you’ve made possible, and it makes me emotional to think about right now. I miss you already and I’m so grateful, so thank you so much for being here. Thank you for being, you know, our people. It’s overwhelming, but in the most beautiful way, so this next song is a love song and if you love anyone here, let them know, please

[Verse 1]

I hope that you get everything you could ask for

The cold side of your pillow, a real break for once

Good peppermint tea with cool wind on the drive home

No traffic for miles, for spring to come

[Chorus]

I swear that I wasn't looking for much

But that's just when you happened

That's right when you happened

I got so damn close to packing it up

But that's just when you happened

Mmm, then you happened

Mm, and then you happened

[Verse 2]

Now I'm red in the face, shy all of a sudden

You move, I move, it's something, you fit perfectly

And replace every game, you push none of my buttons

And hold me through the morning, kinda new for me

[Chorus]

I swear that I wasn't looking for much

But that's just when you happened

That's right when you happened

I got so damn close to packing it up

But that's right when you happened

Mmm, then you happened

Mmm, then you happened

Mmm-mm

[Verse 3]

I hope that you get my dark sense of humor

Sunsets in the summer, and my family

Don't stop talking to me, maybe stay here forever

We could die here together, l'd do it happily

And I'll hold you, I'll know you

I'll never leave out the back door and

I'd love to complete you

Hope you get all you could ask for ‘cause

[Chorus]

I swear that I wasn't looking for much

But that's just when you happened

That's right when you happened

I got so damn close to packing it up

But that's right when you happened

Mmm, then you happened

I swear that I wasn’t looking for someone

But then you happened

Mmm, then you happened

Got so damn close

And then you happened

And then you happened