Change the locks on the door 

Put out the light in the hall 

I do not live here anymore 



Put the world in a box 

Turn the sign to the street 

Aim for where the horizon and blue skies meet 



But all I know is 

I’m not ready yet 

For the light to dim 

Got a suitcase, got regrets 

But I’m hopeful yet 



I’ve been a gifted thief 

Stole everything for the cause 

I never had fingers as light as yours 



So wake up pretty girl 

See the hope in small things 

Disappointment can wear you thin 



But all I know is 

I’m not ready yet 

For the light to dim 

Got a suitcase, got regrets 

But I’m hopeful yet 

And I'll raise this glass of wine 

And I’ll say your name 



So let's be killers, babe 

Make the great escape 

From all the bitter words of every crowded street and empty heart

It's Christmas day, Brooklyn in the rain 

But I am safe inside a better world of hope and memory 

Drunk on velvet wine 

the Southern Cross for light 

Deal the cards and hope that I can play a better hand 

This time