Is it too late
Nothing to salvage
You look away
Clear all the damage

The meaning to
All words of love
Has disappeared
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe

Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
Cause I used to know

The promises
Hollow concessions
And innocent show of affection
I touch your hand
A hologram
Are you still there
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe

Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
Cause I used to know
Is it too late
Nothing to salvage
You look away
Clear all the damage
The meaning to
All words of love
Has disappeared
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe

Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
Cause I used to know




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    Actually written by Dave Stewart of Eurhythmics fame, this was recorded by t.A.T.u. for their “Dangerous and Moving” cd. Sting just plays bass however this must have been a project quite near and dear to his heart because their cd is advertised on his website with more pizzazz than his own work is. But then who’s to say what he was thinking. Perhaps he’s mentoring the ladies in their illustrious singing careers as his newest hobby.

    sillybunnyon August 16, 2006   Link

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