You Started A Fire Lyrics

You are what I've wanted at the closest, At the furthest away. When I was bound by compass marks, You engaged me in the tallest grass With the tines of a savage wreath. (Oh, my sa...Read Full Lyrics

She keeps looking up and says, "The sky is assembling an army." I hold her closer and push her hair out of her face. "There's nothing to fear unless They start shooting. " And I re...Read Full Lyrics

We haven't talked in a while. I stare out the window, mile after mile. You said I live in denial... Well so what if I cry like a child? I still melt in the wake of your smile, But...Read Full Lyrics

My fingers are white like whispers And the lips that consume them are flames For lack of better things to set on fire. My knees are red like rumors From this gossip with the floor...Read Full Lyrics

Welcome to the last time That You can buy my answer with less than a question. I would sell the hands off my wrists if they weren't so preoccupied With taking the bread from Your f...Read Full Lyrics

Show me a light that doesn't go out When the people tire of tending it, When they go to sleep content. Show me gold that we can wear On the inside of our wrists So it can't be tak...Read Full Lyrics

I thought of writing you a song In a tired repetition Of the words I meant to sing you all along But never did. I have some great appreciation For lunar tides and roses And my hea...Read Full Lyrics

When I wake up on fire And get caught in the sheets, My dreams of safety hit the floor. I've heard the air raid too many times before To be bothered by the bombs. And you ask me w...Read Full Lyrics

I can't be expected To hold this up. You're spinning tops And when they drop, Am I responsible? Is what you're telling me? Well I'll give my money If they ask me, But I won't give...Read Full Lyrics

And even after we all collapse in laughter And all the perfume passes from hands to tapered glasses, We're still stuck in suits and dresses -- Loosened ties and glassy eyes and I d...Read Full Lyrics