Flicker

Tears in my eyes, stare at the terminal floor
I don't speak the language
I don't know you anymore

You knew I was struggling
I knew you were bored
Now we push each other's buttons
Trying to get reinforced

Searched for you at the gate
They said something in Estonian
Back to the hotel for some Nickelodeon

It's a chore to be with you
Checking baggage at night
But it's harder to miss you
Staying put out of spite

I pull an all nighter under flickering lights
Couldn't leave what we built here
You couldn't miss your flight

The food court's a swamp
The lights are all dimming
Everything is half frozen
You don't know what you're missing

I hope you think about me
On the other end of earth
Where our mileage took you
And how much it's worth

I pull an all nighter under flickering lights
Couldn't leave what we built here
You couldn't miss your flight

When the engine sparked up
And your breathing slowed down
Did you think you'd come back
And join me on the ground

When the wind rolled in
You shook from side to side
Did your heart stop like mine