Breaking Slow

I thought I heard the low rumble of thunder

I thought I heard you breathing in my ear

I thought I heard the slow footsteps of the hunter

Lowering his rifle as he neared

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes oh

When it’s breaking slow

I thought I heard the lambs line up for the slaughter

I thought I heard the beast rattle his cage

I thought I heard the actress meet the author

Ushering the end of his golden age

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes oh

When it’s breaking slow

You think by now I’d recognize this pounding in my chest

You think by now I’d torn out all my ribs to get some rest

You’re never gonna drown it out with volume or with noise

Cos honey it’s the silence that’ll drive you out your mind and steal your voice

I thought I heard the front door open softly

I thought I heard you close it just the same

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes

That’s the sound a heart makes oh

When it’s breaking slow