In the desert of my dreams I saw you there
And I'm walking towards the water, steaming, body cold and bare
But your words cut loose the fire and you left my soul to bleed
And he pain that's in your truth deceiving me has got me scared

Oh, why? (oh, why?)
Oh, why? (oh, why?)
Oh

Through your eyes, the strains of battle like a brooding storm
You're up and down these pristine velvet walls like focus never forms
My walls are getting wider and my eyes are drawn astray
I see you now a vague deception of a dying day

Oh, why?
Oh, why? Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah

I fall into the water and once more I turn to you
And the crowds were standing, staring faceless cutting off my view to you
They start to limply flail their bodies in a twisted mime
And I'm lost inside this tangled web on which I'm lain entwined
You're gone and I'm lost inside this tangled web on which I'm lain entwined

Oh, why?
Oh, why?

Ooh, ooh
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ooh, ooh
Ah, ah, ah, ah


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    im surprised nobodys commented on this song yet... this is one of my favorites by her. not sure what exactly it means but its all good...

    halfaliveon March 18, 2005   Link

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