Lungs - John Smith

I started by saving you

I thought it was wise

So you asked me Why?

Why give your freedom to stand at my side?

I said It Makes You Mine

(At least it was worth a try)

We watched our behaviour

At least for a while

Until we’d had enough

You gave in completely

Eyes full of stars

Until you had to stop

The heart beats on and off

Soon you went walking

And left me to fret

I knew not where you’d been

Something about you that smells of the sea

And you say I am all sky and rain

Please don’t leave me again

So, dear woman

I’ll answer you now

Breathless though I am

Silent too, as a thousand miles

Empty as a hand

I gave up nothing

You gave me everything

Until you gave me away