[Verse 1]
The mop is hung up straight
The sink shines cold and white
Shoes lined by the mat
Bills face down, out of sight
I wiped the marks on the wall
Counted cracks in the paint
Took a deep breath, then two
Trying not to look faint
[Pre-Chorus]
She said, "I'll be there soon"
Now the whole day's gone by
Every car in the lane
Makes my shoulders climb high
[Chorus]
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Please don't make me wait
House is ready as can be
I just hate this state
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Let the moment end
My heart's on the doormat
Waiting for your hand
[Verse 2]
I folded every towel
Like a little white flag
Bleached the tub till it gleamed
Put the trash in the bag
Even moved the spare chair
Fixed the crooked blind
Now I'm pacing these rooms
Like a thief with a fine
[Pre-Chorus]
She said, "I'll be there soon"
Now I'm stuck in the frame
Every breath at the door
Feels like it knows my name
[Chorus]
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Please don't make me wait
House is ready as can be
I just hate this state
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Let the moment end
My heart's on the doormat
Waiting for your hand
[Bridge]
If she's early, if she's late
If she frowns at the floor
I'll stand here like I mean it
With my keys by the door
I did all I could do
I made the corners neat
Still my skin goes tight
At the sound of her feet
[Chorus]
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Please don't make me wait
House is ready as can be
I just hate this state
Ring the bell, ring the bell
Let the moment end
My heart's on the doormat
Waiting for your hand