Yellow Hold Slip

[Intro]

(Click) Yellow hold slip —

I showed up for the book

[Verse 1]

Morning bag and a folded square, yellow slip between my notes,

One small trip across the lobby, one reserved for patience;

I check the shelf like a quiet map, I zip the pocket twice,

If courage fits in paper yellow, then I can keep my time.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the slip... breathe in...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Little square of wait against my palm;

I showed up for the book, I showed up for the book,

If the shelf feels new, that's fair —

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Dust and daylight, quiet grin;

I showed up for the book, I showed up for the book,

Open the page and I begin.

[Verse 2]

Counter glass reflects the noon, I say the title soft and clear,

Someone laughs two desks away, I almost join, then find my chair;

Stamp and smile, a paper thank-you, weight of words I waited for,

I leave the desk like a small parade — no speech, just open door.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the slip... breathe in...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Little square of wait against my palm;

I showed up for the book, I showed up for the book,

If the shelf feels new, that's fair —

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Dust and daylight, quiet grin;

I showed up for the book, I showed up for the book,

Open the page and I begin.

[Bridge]

Not every brave thing needs a stage,

Some of them fit in a slip I saved;

Ink and hope in equal parts —

Yellow looks good on a starting day.

[Final Chorus]

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Little square of wait against my palm;

I showed up for the book, I showed up for the book,

If the shelf feels new, that's fair —

Yellow hold slip, tap — I'm walking in,

Dust and daylight, quiet grin;

I showed up for the book — and I begin,

Open the page and I begin.

[Outro]

(Click) Yellow hold slip...

I showed up.