Not an Exit

Not an exit, the door opens anyway
On two green dumpsters and a loading bay
Seagulls are stalking up some prey
They get squawking, they fly away
Not an exit, but you’re leaving today

Are you feeling closer to normal?
Looking out my passenger window
Can you see those cloudy symbols?
One for fine, two for miserable
Three might stand for not insurmountable

Not an exit, well you could have fooled me
What’s the matter, can’t you speak?
I’m sorry, that’s not what I mean
It’s just that you can be so hard to receive
Without a barrier inbetween

Looking back I can’t say I have ever been sure
How to get on your level, how to meet you on your terms
It wouldn’t be the first time I put off hard work
I can’t see your face, just the hem of your sweatshirt
Maybe gas will be cheap forever

Shoes, tires, and the A/C fan
Are moving by forces I don’t understand
Why one collapses and another expands
Would you let me in on your plans?
One for water, and two for land

Every stream has a bend, every fence has a gate
Since I picked you up this morning, you’ve been miles away
And I know things between us can be so strained
But you’ve got the spare key if you need a place to stay
Not an exit, but you’ll surely find a way