walk with me…

You couldn’t understand the somersaults
Performed inside of me, each time you looked my way.
You built the bridge that brought you near to me,
But you never meant to play with me eternally

I can’t hold your hand,
I can’t see your eyes,
I can’t smell your earthy perfume,
I can’t hear your voice,
I can’t taste your kiss,
I can’t feel your head resting on my shoulder,
Now I can only dream your name.

I cannot understand the snapping sounds
Of strings that once moved me, I don’t feel anymore.
Empty pages fill my diary,
The old building has been left for others to explore

I can’t hold your hand,
I can’t see your eyes,
I can’t smell your earthy perfume,
I can’t hear your voice,
I can’t taste your kiss,
I can’t feel your head resting on my shoulder,
Now I can only dream your name.

Once upon a time, that’s how it began
A little fairy tale by the story-teller man
The knights knew how to wear their shining armour well
Fairy godmothers talking to mirrors

How am I going to tell another fairy tale
That the happy ending failed?
The fairest of them all left to stand alone
While the charming prince he sailed far away

No one to impress the damsel in distress
Talking animals will speak only to themselves
The hero lost his way when he used spirits’ aid
Goblins, witches, trolls – guardians of good souls

How am I going to tell another fairy tale
That the happy ending failed?
The fairest of them all left to stand alone
While the charming prince he sailed far away

Flowers fresh in a vase
Give the sauce one more taste
The dress I’m wearing, chosen ’specially
Everything’s in its place
Candle-flame is flickering too bright
I must make sure everything’s just right

No socks under the bed
Paint lips your favourite red
Music playing, chosen ’specially
They’re your favourite band, you said
Clocks call out for fading of daylight
I must make sure everything’s just right

My God! Where were you? Come on in, you poor thing
Tell me what happened to you
Sit down here, drink this, please don’t worry
Tonight will be better I swear

Flowers fresh in a vase
Last night’s bruise is erased
The dress I’m wearing, chosen ’specially
Everything’s in its place
Candle-flame is flickering too bright
I must make sure everything’s just right

My God! Where were you? Come on in, you poor thing
Tell me what happened to you
Sit down here, drink this, please don’t worry
Tonight will be better I swear

One more smile from me and you’re leaving
Romantic music played and you’re gone
A sympathetic ear will be bashed here
Helpful hands will be trampled on

One more smile from me and you’re leaving
Romantic music played and you’re gone
A sympathetic ear will be bashed here
Helpful hands will be trampled on

You single me out, you tell me I’m beautiful,
You take my hand and you kiss it so carefully
No one but you, for me,
Could say I was beautiful
And make me believe

Orchids and mirrorballs
Soft lights and sounds
No one to worry about
I’ve got you now, it’s easy

Small steps on a floor that feels far below my feet
You pull me close and whisper so quietly
“There’s no one but you, for me,
No one so beautiful
You make me believe.”

Orchids and mirrorballs
Soft lights and sounds
No one to worry about
I’ve got you now, it’s easy
It’s easy
It’s easy
It’s easy

Pins and needles dancing on my tongue again
Every word that I hear plays me like a violin
Try to not give away the apple I hold in my eye
While I’m waiting to say what I’ll say when it’s the right time

Bells and whistles screaming in my ears again
I try to lead every breath you breathe to safe landing on my skin
My heart’s on my sleeve but it’s acting shy
While I’m waiting to say what I’ll say when it’s the right time

Siúl liomsa, a ghrá…