[Verse 1]
Don't waste your lips on words I've
Heard before
Kiss my tired head
And each letter written wastes your hand
Young man, come and
Lead me to your bed
You gave me hope that I'd not lost her
And then thought it rather strange
To see me smile, as I don't --
I don't do too much of smiling these days

[Verse 2]
She put on happiness like a loose dress
Over pain I'll never know
"So the peace you had," she said
"I must confess, I'm glad to see it go"
We're two white roses lying
Frozen just outside his door
I've made you so happy and so
Sad. What should I be more sorry for?

[Verse 3]
Come kiss my face goodbye
The space below my eye
And above my cheek
Cause I'm faint and fading fast
And I see a darkness
And I shall be released
I'll pass like a fever from this body
Softly slip into His hands
I tried to love you and I failed
But I have another plan
[Verse 4]
How long, my Lord
How long to sing this song?
And my Lord, how much more
Of this pretending to be strong?
She'll stand before Your throne
Dressed in beauty not her own
All soft and small, you'll hear her call
"You brought me here, now
Now take me home"