hearts tied together

We have tied our hearts together
Not with string
And not with wire

But rather with the stuff that is life
With smiles, laughter, and songs
With embraces, silence, and sobs

We have tied our hearts together
Like the sunshine is tied to the flower
And like the river is tied to the sea

We have tied our hearts together
Because it is the way we make sense
Because it is where we find peace

I love you because you are
Because you are you
Just as the wave says to the shore

Because you have become a part of me
And I a part of you
And we, together, simply are

We have tied our hearts together

Because you’re beautiful, every little piece, love
Because baby, you can have whatever you like
Because the smell of your skin lingers on me now
Because I tried to be chill, but you’re so hot that I melted
Because I want you and your beautiful soul
Because we’re glamorous: flossy, flossy
Because I fly like paper, get high like planes
Because it's a love story, baby just say yes
Because she drives a vegetable car
Because this one's by a cat named Mat Nathanson
Because I’m starin’ up the road, pray to God I see headlights
Because I’m free…free fallin’

We have tied our hearts together
And I know who I am
Because, everyday, I know who you are

Because you are the friends
who center me, surround me
and make sense of the universe

Like cinnamon
Like sea foam
Like socks

Your heart beats when mine cannot
Your hand squeezes when mine feels lost
Your bed is there when mine is cold

And I’m okay with saying I need you
Because I know you need me too
Because when your hearts are tied together

Everything
feels lighter, stronger, sweeter
good.