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Two Songs: Longing and Understanding

- Two Songs: Longing and Understanding -

- Out of Desire -

A Song about Longing

You smile when you see the moon through the clouds!
But where is that smile when you�re hiding in the crowds?
One of the many, you need to stand out so much more�
Or no matter how far you swim, you�ll never reach shore.
You think I can�t see you, but my eyes pierce the veil!
You set your sights far too high, and you hope not to fail.
Like you I have dreams, and they fill my nights entire�
Like you I have a thirst, and it was born out of desire!

You play so coy, but your soul shines with fading glows!
No matter how much you learn, there�s one who knows.
You�ll never discover the fullest depths of cold infinity�
Until you can accept that we all have a grander destiny.
You think you can reach the stars without feeling pain!
You try to wash your hands, but you can�t see the stain.
Like you I have dreams, their heat burns me like fire�
Like you I have a hunger, and it was born out of desire!

You dance in the darkness, like a child caught in play!
But you can�t accept that just one single hour can�t stay.
One with the night, you need to understand it is fleeting�
Or you�ll never know its� joy, or enjoy all of the meaning.
You think I don�t understand but I�ve been there before!
You can�t live forever; just enjoy all that life has in store.
Like you I have dreams, and they suck me in like mire�
Like you I have a burden, and it was born out of desire!

You imagine no one hears you, when your tears do fall!
No matter how much you try, you feel up against a wall.
You�ll never realize that I might be there, just waiting�
Until you open your weeping eyes and start anticipating.
You think no one cares, but I�ve been there still caring!
You have only to look up, to see how I�ve been faring.
Like you I have dreams, and I have never been a liar�
Like you I have a sorrow, and it was born out of desire!

- New Wings to Fly -

A Song about Understanding

I was there to make you smile, but you�d rather just frown�
You�d rather wear dark rags than a beautiful gown!
I was there to sing you songs, and we laughed in the dark�
You�d rather sing to yourself in some lonely park!
Did I shine too brightly for your own eyes to look into mine?
Didn�t I give you a whole eternity of my time?
Now I wait in the shadows for some new love to come by,
And I find myself needing new wings to fly.

My heart is always breaking, but you just keep going on�
It�s like you can�t see that there�s something wrong.
It�s not enough to make the nightmares end with the light,
It�s not enough to dry the falling tears tonight!
What good are promises when you�ll just break them again?
Why not just admit that we are all born to sin!
Dance with me in the fire, and I�ll give you new wings to fly,
Why not take my hand, until it makes us both sigh!

We could kiss in the dark until the sweat pours on down�
Would you be my princess, and wear the crown?
We could watch the sun set until the night enfolds us whole,
Make of life a game, and play this brand new role!
Too seriously you take life, and you�ll lose all your desire�
So why not take my hand, and we�ll dance in the fire!
You�re just waiting in the shadows; you�re the same as I,
Soon you�ll find yourself needing new wings to fly.

Your heart is always breaking, in the light of a new sun�
It�s like you can�t see that you�ve only just begun.
It�s not enough to think the nightmares will stay away,
It�s not enough to just sit around and pray!
What good are prayers when your heart is not sincere?
Why not just admit that we all give in to fear!
But dance with me in the fire, and we�ll touch the sky�
We can give each other brand new wings to fly!