She came back so far
stepped back from the moment
that she knew she would fall
moved into a crowded little room
down a dimly lit hall.
Her eyes were a mystery
one moment light then
tired and scared
said that she was happy now
hoped he wouldn't find her here.
She goes out walking
late September when
the leaves are all gone
sometimes she stops and turns around
you know that memory lingers on.

She says I know
I think I understand
some people walk protected
safe from troubles they'd never understand.
No matter how hard I try
I feel like sinking sand
I wake up in the night
afraid that I might
slide through your hands.

Underneath the twisted trees
underneath the eyes of everyone
he came back one night screaming out her name
crying look what you have done.
We just stood there watching
wishing there was somewhere
we could run away and hide
it took two men to hold him down
and to get him outside
I wish I was a river
a river running free and running wild
I'd wrap my waves around her
and carry her off long into the night.

She says I know
I think I understand
some people walk protected
safe from troubles they'd never understand.
No matter how hard I try
I feel like sinking sand
I wake up in the night
afraid that I might
slide through your hands.
I'll Make Believe That She's You

I can't understand
how the touch of her hand
on my cheek leaves me feeling
so weak in the knees and blue.
She pulls her hair back
the same way I've seen you do.
I've had enough
my recovery's tough
and I'm not out here looking
to start up with someone new.

So in the end just before I surrender
I'll make believe that she's you.

Beautiful faces
I've seen in these places
could make your heart heavy and sad
with a drink or two.
I don't need that yet
I've got a sea of regret
to go through.
She sits here waiting
while I'm still debating
there's a cold night ahead we'd be
helping each other through.
So in the end just before I surrender
I'll make believe that she's you.

I'll make believe that I'm
kissing the lips that are gone.
Truth is I'm having
trouble just carrying on.
(repeat)

She sits here waiting
while I'm still debating
there's a cold night ahead we'd be
helping each other through.
So in the end just before I surrender
I'll make believe that she's you.
And so in the end just before I surrender
I'll make believe that she's you.