In the cafe, against the light
You look at me, you smile, and in your crystal eyes
I see the future you lie about
You talk about him, about another guy
About a love that's on hold
And I pretend it doesn't hurt
That the coffee isn't scalding
Every caress you give is like a crumb you throw
A morsel of your affection that my heart begs for
And I, a faithful and foolish dog, collect it with haste
Hoping that tonight will be my cure
I hope you remember my kisses and my calm
When his arms surround you

And I'm your wildcard
Your ace up the sleeve
The plate of food that saves you from starvation
You want me, but not enough to stay
You use me to forget what you lost somewhere else
When the night falls and you find yourself in your bed
And they're not the ones you yearn for

In the cinema, in the dark, you take my hand
But your eyes don't see me
Your mind is on another plane
You laugh at a joke I didn't get, that isn't mine
And I know you're dreaming of a love that guides you
You hug me, you whisper
You tell me I'm your best friend
But in your voice
There's an echo of a name, a with you

And I'm your wildcard
Your ace up the sleeve
The plate of food that saves you from starvation
You want me, but not enough to stay
You use me to forget what you lost somewhere else
When the night falls and you find yourself in your bed
And they're not the ones you yearn for

I wonder if I'll be a ghost in your memory
A thought that haunts you in your own lonely room
When he gives you less than you gave him
And the emptiness eats at you, and you feel sad
Maybe, just maybe
You'll think of me
And of the love I gave you and never received

I was wildcard, I was wildcard
The card you kept
The heart you broke, the crumb you left
And when you remember me
I hope it's too late

And I'm your wildcard
Your ace up the sleeve
The plate of food that saves you from starvation
You want me, but not enough to stay
You use me to forget what you lost somewhere else
When the night falls and you find yourself in your bed
And they're not the ones you yearn for

Your ace up the sleeve
The plate of food that saves you from starvation
You want me, but not enough to stay