there was a time when i would go
anywhere
just to know you were there
but now i'm flying through the air
the cold air you claim you're drowning in
oh my merman from the sea
like a venus, you rise right in front of me
but the lateness of the hour
drags my heart to the horizon
and i'm trying
to kiss my love goodbye
but you're crying
i kiss you on your eyes
watch yourself, baby
when i'm not around
baby, put the bottle down
i mean to hold you in my mind
for all time but i'm human
and my memory's full of holes
i don't know where all of it goes
and i have nowhere left to light
to rest my wings for just tonight
so let me in now, baby, please
and at least i will remember this
and i'm trying to find you in the dark
but you're shining, distant as a star
i'll sail by you, baby
i won't run aground
but baby, put the bottle
baby, put the bottle
baby, put the bottle down
© 1995 paula pryce