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Kiss me like the end is near, like this moment’s all we get. The stars are cracking overhead— I’m not ready to forget. You hold me close, like breaking glass. We count the seconds as if they’ll last. Not hope, not fear—your thumb finds the seam along the pane; you breathe against my mouth, and salt stays when you pull away. Kiss me like the end is near, like the sky might fall tonight— the porch light flickers twice, then holds; your sleeve still smells of rain. Touch me like you won’t survive unless you hold me tight. Say it like you’ll never lie, and mean it with that salt. Kiss me like the end is near— and you’re still here. We’re made of moments, built on sand; still I want to hold your hand. If this is all we get to be, then burn it slow— a glass edge cooling me. This isn’t safe, this isn’t sure— but hear the radiator tick, the siren’s distant thread. Your palm holds grit from yesterday; you press it to my wrist till pulse and sand agree. Kiss me like the end is near— like the pane might give tonight. Touch me like the lights will go and leave us with our heat. Say it with your mouth, not words; leave breath to blur the glass. Kiss me like the end is near— and you’re still here. The world may end with ash or flame; I’ll go down still saying your name. Kiss me like the end is near, like nothing else exists— no morning left, no future tense, just this and just this kiss. Kiss me like you’re saying goodbye with every part you fear. Kiss me like the end is near— and I’m still here. —ending mode: echo
Alternative version
Kiss me like the end is near Like this moment’s all we get The stars are cracking overhead But I’m not ready to forget You hold me close, Like breaking glass We count the seconds Like they’ll last This isn’t hope This isn’t fear Just love that knows The edge is near Kiss me like the end is near Like the sky might fall tonight Touch me like you won’t survive Unless you hold me tight Say it like you’ll never lie And mean it with a tear Kiss me like the end is near And you’re still here We’re made of moments Built on sand But I still want To hold your hand If this is all We get to be Then burn it slow Inside of me This isn’t safe This isn’t sure But what we are Is something more Kiss me like the end is near Like the sky might fall tonight Touch me like you won’t survive Unless you hold me tight Say it like you’ll never lie And mean it with a tear Kiss me like the end is near And you’re still here The world may end With ash or flame But I’ll go down Still saying your name Kiss me like the end is near Like nothing else exists No morning left, no future tense Just this and just this kiss Kiss me like you’re saying goodbye With every part you fear Kiss me like the end is near And I’m still here
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