Pinkies Up at Home

Verse 1 There’s a table by the window Sunlight in my cup Fine china in my kitchen Yeah, I think I’ve had enough Of traffic lights and dress codes And places I should be Tonight’s the kind of gathering That doesn’t need a seat Pre-Chorus No reservations calling No coat check at the door Just a moment doing good From the comfort I adore Chorus So raise your pinky where you are No need to travel far It’s the loveliest un-event Underneath the stars No crowds, no lines, no waiting rooms Just hearts that show they care It’s an absent-tea affair Yeah, we’re all there by not being there Verse 2 They say there’s finger foods somewhere Soft music in the air But I’m right here in slippers With intention and a prayer Every cup that’s never poured Still fills somebody’s day Helping life stay moving forward In a meaningful way Pre-Chorus For every changing season Every vision learning new There’s a hand that keeps on reaching Saying, “We believe in you” Chorus So raise your pinky where you are No need to travel far It’s the most delightful invitation You can take part from afar No valet, no calendar fight Just kindness we all share It’s an absent-tea affair Yeah, we’re all there by not being there Bridge Older hands still holding dreams Still choosing how they live Staying home, staying active With a little help we give It’s mentoring and moments It’s the tools to choose your way It’s a future still unfolding With dignity each day Break (soft, half-time) Classic, VIP Or a table meant for ten Every quiet little yes Lets the light come pouring in Chorus (lift) So raise your pinky where you are Let October fifteenth shine White canes, bright intentions Perfectly on time No attendance necessary To show how much you care It’s an absent-tea affair Yeah, we’re all there by not being there Outro So here’s to staying in tonight And still changing lives somehow The most elegant thing you’ll do Is being part of it right now Just a cup, a cause, a choice Floating gently through the air An absent-tea affair No attendance required… But the love is everywhere