Died‑Schmied

[Verse 1] You stood in the hallway Coat still on Phone still warm From the call you took alone You said it so easy Like reading a date "Given and taken" Like weather and fate [Chorus] Died‑schmied As long as he's gone Those words hit the table Like a dull little stone You stared past the doorway I stared at the floor Died‑schmied How can you want nothing more [Verse 2] You borrowed a sentence From a holy page Like a borrowed black dress For a borrowed stage I heard it as laughter At the end of his name You were building a dam I was drowning in blame [Chorus] Died‑schmied As long as he's gone Those words hit the table Like a dull little stone You stared past the doorway I stared at the floor Died‑schmied How can you want nothing more [Bridge] Maybe you were breaking In some quieter place (oh) Turning sharp little phrases Into armor and lace I wanted your voice To crack Just once That day Instead you wrapped the hurt In something easy to say [Chorus] Died‑schmied As long as he's gone Those words still rattle In an empty home You stare at the doorway I stand by the door Died‑schmied But I know you feel it more