You Hit Me Where I Live - Peter Hammill

There was something in the conversation

Ancient languages were breaking through;

I was falling for infatuation —

How about you?

You say it’s nothing special

That’s just the way it is…

You hit me where I live

Though I drink the cup it leaves me thirsting —

What on earth am I supposed to do?

When I try to speak I find my

Bursting heart full of you

You say it’s only natural

You say forget and forgive…

You hit me where I live

I was once the man who felt no passion;

I was nothing till I fell for you

You’re a duelist in your own fashion

Eyes that run me through

You say that it’s a mixed blessing

But I should take the gift you give…

You hit me where I live