I kept the ring
Mother stayed in Lagos
the numbers
- bpm
- 108
- key
- D# minor
- energy
- 0.75
- dance
- 0.89
- valence
- 0.46
- vocal at
- 19.5s
- length
- 2:46
- language
- En
lyrics
I dropped the key by the bowl at the door You said, “Take it back,” at half past four I slid it in your hand, then watched you turn But the little brass ring made my fingers burn From Lekki to Peckham, same small score One key on the tray, one ring I adore You left with the tooth, I kept the shine Now it sits in my purse like it knew the time You said, “Just the key, not the chain” I nodded once, but kept the frame On Rye Lane, rain on my sleeve That ring in my palm won’t leave I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring By the bus stop, your text came through “Meet me by the shop at twenty-two” I held that circle, cold in my fist Like a small gold promise I couldn’t resist You got the key back, clean and plain But the ring stayed warm from my hand and rain At the corner store, I bought some gum And the ring tapped glass like a tiny drum I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring If you ask for it, I’ll say it straight The key went home, but the ring stayed late In my coat pocket, next to my phone One little loop that won’t come home I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring I kept the ring