Golden Afterglow

[Verse 1]
You left your sweater on my chair
Coffee ring ghosts on the desk we shared
Your name in ink on a crumpled note
Half a joke
Half a lump in my throat

[Chorus]
I’m driving through that golden afterglow
Same old road
But it feels brand new somehow
Every mile
I’m letting something go
Yeah
I’m lighter than I ever thought I’d allow
Golden afterglow
I can feel you fading slow
But it’s alright now

[Verse 2]
I still check my phone on quiet nights
Scroll through the days we were side by side
But your shadow’s soft on the bedroom wall
Getting smaller every time I fall asleep

[Chorus]
I’m driving through that golden afterglow
Same old road
But it feels brand new somehow
Every mile
I’m letting something go
Yeah
I’m lighter than I ever thought I’d allow
Golden afterglow
I can feel you fading slow
But it’s alright now

[Bridge]
You were a storm
I was the powerline (sparking)
Now I’m just calm after the rain
All that we were
Folded into one small sunrise
I say your name
And it don’t sound the same

[Chorus]
I’m driving through that golden afterglow
Windows down
And the world’s singing out
Every mile
I’m letting something go
Every breath is another little vow
Golden afterglow
I can feel you fading slow
And I’m alright now (I’m alright now)