Five Decembers Lyrics

When we first got to talking, I feared I'd burn

By the time we left there walking, I'd no concerns

For a fleeting moment it seemed you belonged with me

The road was left all sprinkled with faint jealousy

Why'd you have to lie

So well to yourself, to me, and to everyone else in sight

I was of the feeling you could no longer hide

From all that was carefully bursting inside

You'd been living too long in a state of distress

Sometimes it's easier just to make a mess

I waved and smiled to you from across our great divide

Sitting next to an albatross of my great desire

Then you sent me one, sent me one, sent me one... just seemed so sincere

Were your tricks running out of sleeves from which to appear

I… I hoped the tide

Would turn and return us to that night where your breath was my only light

I still can't believe we waited all of this time

To prove to each other that we may have been right

I only wish to leave you knowing how much

I'm enraptured by a flesh I can finally touch

There can be many a slip between a cup and lip

I just don't want you slipping through my fingertips