Track 1 of the album Soft Launch · 2024
Breath Clouds on the Fire Escape
by Veda Monroe
“Breath clouds, a wool blanket, and a mug of tea. This is the first thing I produced with help, and I wanted it to feel warm right away.”
r&b · cosy soul · slow jam · 3:07
Lyrics
First frost on the iron rail Wool blanket and your steaming mug of tea Two breath clouds in the lamplight pale Rooftops silver and the city's quiet with me Cold nose, warm hands Nowhere else I'd rather stand Sirens hum a distant tune We don't need a thing but the moon Pull me closer, share the heat Winter's got nothing on this seat Breath clouds on the fire escape Wrapped in wool and soft landscape Breath clouds, you and me Warm as we could ever be Frost on the rail, glow on your face Nowhere else, no better place Breath clouds on the fire escape Neighbor's window glowing gold Someone's cooking, someone's laughing low Your scarf smells like the stories told Every year the first frost lets us know You count the stars, I count your smile Staying out a little while Time can wait, the cold can too I'm all warmed up by you Pull me closer, share the heat Winter's got nothing on this seat Breath clouds on the fire escape Wrapped in wool and soft landscape Breath clouds, you and me Warm as we could ever be Frost on the rail, glow on your face Nowhere else, no better place Breath clouds on the fire escape Hush now, listen to the night Every window turning light We are small and we are warm Safe inside this little storm Breath clouds on the fire escape Wrapped in wool and soft landscape Breath clouds, you and me Warm as we could ever be Frost on the rail, glow on your face Nowhere else, no better place Breath clouds on the fire escape Breath clouds Warm as we could be On the fire escape