2, 3, 4...

I need a silent true-way to admire.
Like you as a sunset, and I as a wildfire.
And I can let the day go...

I've locked up these words, in fear that I'd say them wrong.
Is it love as a mountain, or love as a simple song?
And the moment that the two meet
has now laid itself at your feet.

And love is not convenient; it does not cease at your command.
You might take and leave it, but love is all I am.
Love is all I am.

I need a boundless, soft way to commend
Like you as a temper, and I as it's tender end.
And however long your fits last
I will live within your shadow cast.

And love is still your stranger; it does not respect how much you'll stand
You might be love's reminder, but love is all I am.
Love is all am.

I need a graceful, proud way to let go
To smile and accept the things that you don't know
The losses and the gains blurred
The weight of these as last words

And love is not excitement; it's not kissing, or holding hands
I'm not some assignment; no, love is all I am
Love is all I am.
Love is all I am.


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    "I need a silent, true way to admire. Like you as a sunset, and I as a wildfire. And I can't let the day go."

    The sun is setting, but the wildfire will keep burning through the night. The fire makes its own "day" time with its light. Even if it's not really true sunlight.

    Even though she's leaving, he wants to pretend she's still with him.

    ronnie1000on April 26, 2015   Link
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    perfect.

    YouKnowStuffon April 12, 2010   Link
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    beautiful song

    lilu324on April 19, 2010   Link
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    Love does not respect how much I can stand. I love that lyric because even if I can't stand the feelings of pain or hurt I know are coming as her sun sets, love doesn't respect that and doesn't care. I know it's ending and need a graceful, proud way to let go. Sadly, I won't find it... because love is all I am.

    dominsubskinon October 09, 2023   Link

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