Qahwa On My Sleeve

[Verse 1]
You came in late with the gold on your wrist
Rain on your scarf, and the world went still
At the door, your laugh hit the cup and the plate
I forgot my name, then I saw your face

Sanaa on your skin, all fire and grace
Your eyes said "stay" in that quiet way
I traced the hem of your midnight dress
And my heart went loud in my chest

[Pre-Chorus]
Awa ya habibi, come closer now
One small step and the floor gave out
My hands were shaking, my mouth went dry
Then you smiled and I lost the sky

[Chorus]
Ya habibi, don’t go
Stay right here, stay right close
Ya habibi, don’t go
You’re my fire, my slow echo

Ya habibi, oh no
Say my name and I’ll fold
Ya habibi, don’t go
I’m all yours, I want more

[Verse 2]
We danced in the courtyard, dust on our feet
Your bangles were silver, your pulse was heat
The aunties were clapping, the boys all stared
But I only saw you, and I only cared

You bit your lip when the strings got high
I caught your laugh like a falling sky
Your mother called, and you turned, then came
Back to my side like you knew my name

[Pre-Chorus]
Awa ya habibi, come closer now
One small step and the floor gave out
My hands were shaking, my mouth went dry
Then you smiled and I lost the sky

[Chorus]
Ya habibi, don’t go
Stay right here, stay right close
Ya habibi, don’t go
You’re my fire, my slow echo

Ya habibi, oh no
Say my name and I’ll fold
Ya habibi, don’t go
I’m all yours, I want more

[Bridge]
If the night breaks, I’ll hold the line
If the road bends, I’ll still be yours
Let the whole town talk, let it all spin round
I found my home when you stepped in

[Chorus]
Ya habibi, don’t go
Stay right here, stay right close
Ya habibi, don’t go
You’re my fire, my slow echo

Ya habibi, oh no
Say my name and I’ll fold
Ya habibi, don’t go
I’m all yours, I want more