I wanted a love
that would do me right.
I wanted a love
that would show me new light.
I wanted a love
that could survive a big fight.
I wanted a love...

and I got,
Something more
to live and learn.

When I first met you,
you were as true as your blue eyes.
When I first kissed you,
everything felt so right,
so when I asked you,
I knew my heart wouldn't be denied.
I wanted a love...

and I got,
something more
than I deserve.

You are the ultimate lover,
my heart feels so sore,
like a drug I cannot break,
I'm always craving more.
I wanted a love...

and I got
something more
than visions burned.

Something more than a connection,
more than just affection.
I got
a love.

Every Time

I'll never get a chance
to forget that we'll never work,
Cause you make sure to remind me of this
Every time.
And sometimes I joke,
And sometimes I wonder,
But I know the feelings I have for you
Are long past buried in your mind.
I know that you're hurt;
you tell me through your eyes and hesitation
Every time.
I struggle to see you smile
Cause deep down inside I know you understand,
Even if you make a stand
Every time.
And if I cross that line with you,
Please forgive me,
But you know
I can't let go
Of something that wasn't mine
To let go.
Even though
You remind me with that smile
Every time.

Chances are you don't feel the same
Significant value when I hear your name.
Partly because I've felt no shame
Hopelessly going about playing the game.

That all changed the day you stayed;
One special day our bond was made.
Rules were set that I obeyed,
Everyday I played a different charade.

Everyone in this town has gone by,
Instinctively I tell you another lie.
Vivid dreams distort me of you and I:
Rosa am I and I your guy.

So why can't my dreams come true?
Endlessly I've fallen in love with you.
Simply be yourself is all I ensue.
Tonight I'll wish upon a star for you.

Not out of lust, nor personal affair,
Can't afford to lose the bond we share.
Only God knows how it's not fair.
How a love like you comes so rare.

People tell me I should just let you go.
My emotions have been tethered to and fro.
How can they just say, "Let you go?"
All they see is the pale scarlet snow.

Enclosed is my love for you held secretly,
Never again my face you'll see.
Remembered in my heart you'll be,
Never again your face I'll see.

Saint Jude says what's up
been in Boston all night
having coffee and tea, I bet
you're doing the same
in Tibet or wherever

They tried everything
on you: the secret arrests
burned Rumi books
poisoned coconut water
giraffes with broken faces

Loneliness is the door to the traps
but you know
who you are
I know too when I see you
on the coast

as still, as skinny as
one of my African statues
as lithe as a palm frond or a jellyfish
You were always going to get free
you were always going to get free

Let me be your bank,
deposit your heart to me,
and 'til the day you decide to withdraw it,
I promise you...
Your heart is safe with me