Junebug

Press my forehead to yours in a hospital room
You on the paper sheets, blue like a bruise
You fell asleep in my arms, deep in the afternoon
Black X on your brand new skin
Moment of truth

I don't pray, so I know it's pathetic
When they wheel you away, I get down on my knees

I call you Junebug, even though your middle name is August
It's true love
I knew from the minute that I saw you, I'd wake up
I know your heart like my only friend

The summer sun is in love with you in the cool, wet dawn
The light rests in your tangled curls, strawberry blonde
I'm listening to you hum to tell me your favorite songs
Spin around in the neon dusk, singing along

But when I say that I've gotta get going
You put your hand on my face, and you tell me to stay

I call you Junebug, even though your middle name is August
It's true love
I knew from the minute that I saw you, I'd wake up
I know your heart like my only friend

I don't know what to do with your birthday cards or hospital bracelets
I wanna memorize you with your hands still small enough that they fit in my palms forever

I call you Junebug, even though your middle name is August
It's true love
I knew from the minute that I saw you, I'd wake up
I know your heart like my only friend

'Cause I know your heart like my only friend