Falling in Winter Lyrics

There’s a sadness that sits

Like the snow that has fallen

It’s too cold for the sun

With its slanted rays to melt away

And the sadness has come

Like a weight from the knowledge

That you won’t let me say

I’m sorry, forgive me, I never wanted to hurt you

But I know that I did

My intentions were good

Like the love that you gave me

And I couldn’t return

The fact of our birth had determined our heartache

I would have said something

A long time ago

If had ever known

That I could have lost my desire to entreat you

With soft intimations of passionate caring

And wintry words

I tried to be honest whenever we spoke

Of where I thought we would be

Fifteen years later

Or even next week

It made little difference

It’s like my truths were all changed

That’s small consolation

For the one who lost something

That won’t be replaced

But I give you permission

To squeeze every last drop

From the time that remains

If you need to then hurt me

But you won’t convince me to stay

Could it be that I never

Saw those things I remember?

I’ll leave without shaking

Your tears will almost persuade me

To turn around and continue the story

My pen will turn it

Into another sad love song

For someone else to sing