Hard Part - David Wilcox

I see the look that’s in your eyes

That says 'I must keep most of me inside

'Cause you’d never love me if I didn’t hide

The secrets of my heart"

Well I’m not here for the surface stuff

I just get bored with all that fluff

So show me the edges even if it’s rough

And let the real love start

You think your shame and deep disgrace

Are more than I can bear

But you can go to your darkest place

I will meet you there

And I’m strong enough to take it

And I know what you’ve been through

You’ve got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

I can love that too

You look at me with some surprise

And I see the doubt that’s in your eyes

Like something deep inside you cries

With a hunger to be known

Like a tiger born in a city zoo

There’s been no place for what’s inside of you

You try to live like the others do

And it leaves you so alone

I know you think that the heat of your pain

Is more than I can stand

Burn it all in one big flame

And I will hold it in my hand

I’m strong enough to take it

And I know what you’ve been through

You’ve got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

I can love that too

Now your eyes well up with tears

As desire mixes with you fears

After so many wounded years

Can you long for what you’ve missed

You want a cool breeze to dance with your flame

A long lost lover who knows your true name

A secret garden beyond this shame

And it all comes down to this

You think your drowning hope will die

In a sea without a shore

But I can drink that ocean dry

And still come back for more

I’m strong enough to take it

And I know what you’ve been through

You’ve got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

I can love that too

I’m strong enough to take it

And I know what you’ve been through

You’ve got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

I can love that too

You’ve got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

I can love that too

Song: Hard Part

Album: Vista

Writers: David Wilcox, John Whalen