Quilt of Steam Songtext
von Del Water Gap

I didn′t know where I was until a month or so later
When I woke up, saw the quilt of steam rise off the radiator
Sweatin' through the layers stitched in my own hand
On and on for acres

All I ever wanted was for you to take a second
Drop it all to sit with me
Waitin′ in the car, wonderin' if you would address it
Or just leave me hurtin' quietly

I needed a change but I wasn′t brave enough
I needed a beer, and a hug, and a way out of the crater
I needed a change so we wouldn′t fall out of love
I couldn't admit I was crushed by the weight of being strangers


I carried on, folding clothes alone as if it wasn′t treason
Actin' strong, I just moved along as if it didn′t happen
Stoic like a captain, no compass in my hand
Just hold me 'til it passes

All I ever wanted was for you to take a second
Drop it all to sit with me
Waitin′ in the car, wonderin' if you would address it
Or just leave me hurtin' quietly

I needed a change but I wasn′t brave enough
I needed a beer, and a hug, and a way out of the crater
I needed a change so we wouldn′t fall out of love
I couldn't admit I was crushed by the weight of being strangers

I needed a change but I wasn′t brave enough
I needed a beer, and a hug, and a way out of the crater
I needed a change so we wouldn't fall out of love
I couldn′t admit I was crushed by the weight of being strangers