Listen as the wind blows from across the great divide
Voices trapped in yearning, memories trapped in time
The night is my companion, and solitude my guide
Would I spend forever here and not be satisfied?
And I would be the one

To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear

Through this world I've stumbled
So many times betrayed
Trying to find an honest word to find
The truth enslaved
Oh you speak to me in riddles
And you speak to me in rhymes
My body aches to breathe your breath
Your words keep me alive
And I would be the one

To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes dear

Into this night I wander
It's morning that I dread
Another day of knowing of
The path I fear to tread

Oh into the sea of waking dreams
I follow without pride
Nothing stands between us here
And I won't be denied
And I would be the one

To hold you down
Kiss you so hard
I'll take your breath away
And after, I'd wipe away the tears
Just close your eyes


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Possession Lyrics as written by Sarah Mclachlan

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    this song is amazing i think hes talking about maybe an ex he wants back cuz i write lyrics about my past and my ex i miss and i feel how he does another note these guys are amazing i seen them at a shinedown concert they were just amazing i went out and bought the cd there whole album kicks ass i love every song and yes sarah has great lyrics but i wanna know is that her singing with him in the backround?

    suicide_king_45on July 15, 2006   Link

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