Track 8 of the album Streetlight Hours · 2018
Fire Escape Static
by Veda Monroe
“Fire escape, a radio from some other window, and a feeling I couldn't name. The static is real, from my old speaker.”
r&b · neo-soul · dream soul · 4:08
Lyrics
Midnight on the fire escape, city on low hum Radio between us and I don't know where it's from Your window's right across the alley, curtain half drawn Two cups of something warm and a quiet song We never said much more than a wave and a smile But I've been staying out here a little while Static on the station, you tune it with your hand And somehow I feel like you understand No words, just a glow Two lights in a row Fire escape static, you're coming in clear Across the dark alley I know you're near Fire escape static, turn it up slow Whatever this is, I don't want it to go Hold the signal, hold the signal, keep it on Till the morning light finds us singing along You lifted up your cup, I lifted mine back Little silver rail and a laundry line track Sirens in the distance like a lullaby City never sleeping but it lets us try Maybe I'll write you a note on a paper plane Send it over the gap in the cool night rain Or maybe I'll just sit here and let it be You, me, and the static, easy and free No words, just a glow Two lights in a row Fire escape static, you're coming in clear Across the dark alley I know you're near Fire escape static, turn it up slow Whatever this is, I don't want it to go Hold the signal, hold the signal, keep it on Till the morning light finds us singing along If I knock on your door will the music still play Or is this just something that works from far away Maybe the distance is the sweetest part A slow little tune between two hearts Tonight I brought a blanket and a second chair Left it by the railing, empty, waiting there You looked over, paused, and then you smiled Stepped out in the dark, stayed awhile No static now, just the sound of two Sharing one skyline and a view Fire escape static, you're coming in clear Across the dark alley I know you're near Fire escape static, turn it up slow Whatever this is, I don't want it to go Hold the signal, hold the signal, keep it on Till the morning light finds us singing along Static, static, soft and low Two lights in a row