Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)

John Legend

I pray for better days to come
I pray that I would see the sun
'Cause life is so burdensome
When everyday is a rainy one
But suddenly there's no more clouds
And I believe without a doubt
That heaven sent an angel down
Then she turned my life around

You know and I know
Friends come and friends go
Storms rise and winds blow
But one thing I know for sure

When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry 'cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
'Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright

Ooh

Now peace is so hard to find
We're terrorized and victimized
But that's when I close my eyes
And think of you to ease my mind
You take me to another place
There's no more war (no more war)
Just love and grace
Baby you restore my faith
I know the struggle's not in vain

You know and I know
Through all the battles
Baghdad to Israel
There's one thing I know for sure

When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry 'cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
'Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright

Alright it's alright
Ooh

When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry 'cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
'Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright

Oh it's gonna be alright
Ooh

'Cause you give me peace
In the middle of the storm
When it's cold you're keeping me warm
It's alright
It's alright
I'm never gonna leave
You give me what I need
It's alright, alright


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    Ahhh, this song is so relaxing!

    Kreegahon April 17, 2008   Link
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    so, if someone hasn't listened to this song...do! the songs that aren't as hyped up and public have more of a private feel to them...really, i love it!

    musiqueboxon June 25, 2008   Link
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    Just an uplifting song period.. You can't go wrong with John Legend.. Some soul & r&b combined.. Incredible song, that evokes a lot of emotion..

    D.No

    dnorrisiion September 08, 2008   Link

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