Roses

(from the R&B album, "Mutual") *piano and violins only*

Standing outside in the rain
Over my heart, deep clouds of pain
Can't think straight to save my life
As I stare at your porch light

It's been a midnight way too long
I should have done this all along
I needed time to think things through
But never thought I might lose you

And my heart is urging me to ring your bell
But my better sense is telling me that it's late as hell
And those words we stabbed in each other
Still haven't healed
Wonder if you're up late too
I wonder if it's pouring inside too

You've heard me say what I want to say before
In loving and in anger
Probably a million times or more
And somehow it's become a show
In which you know the encore
We end up in each others' arms again
Or me walking out the door

But tonight could be the end
I just want to say again
Please, baby, look into my eyes
Let's get through the distrust and lies
Please feel my heart, you know I'm true
I simply can't live without you
My soul, a part of me that I
Can't see another day without -- try
To see inside my spirit
It's not the same without you in it
Let's listen to what's in our hearts
God, let's not tear us apart
Please tell me what you want to say
There's too much here to throw away
The truth that I won't bother deny:
I just can't bear to say goodbye ...

Soaking in the wind outside
Holding these flowers,
The only thing my sore heart knows is
There's much more in my hand
Than simply roses
Roses
I'm giving you much more
Than simply
Roses.

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