Warren wanted a Beach Boys thing for this one, and Carl Wilson and Billy Hinsche came in, with Carl arranging the vocal parts. The other harmony vocalists (credited as the "Gentlemen Boys") were Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Zevon's longtime backers Waddy Wachtel and Jorge Calderon, and Linda Rondstadt/Stone Poneys guitarist Kenny Edwards.
After I started loving you
A year had already passed
As long as these feelings aren't cold
It seems as if you'll end up dying beloved.
Look at me, more!
Because I'll get rid of that kind of woman, now hurry!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
Because those who bother are no longer here
Now we have nothing to worry about, right
Tonight's just the two of us; ah how fortunate!
What's wrong? Why are you making those frightened eyes?
I wonder if it's that woman's fault
Look at me forever and ever!
What should I do with these feelings of love?
I CAN'T STOP THEM!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
I won't hand over a single strand of hair
It's something that must be monopolized
Tonight's just the two of us; ah how fortunate!
Because it will be very soon...
Very soon...
We'll be bound together!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
Because all who bother us are no longer here
Now we have nothing to worry about, right?
Tonight's just the two of us
Ah, how fortunate...
A year had already passed
As long as these feelings aren't cold
It seems as if you'll end up dying beloved.
Look at me, more!
Because I'll get rid of that kind of woman, now hurry!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
Because those who bother are no longer here
Now we have nothing to worry about, right
Tonight's just the two of us; ah how fortunate!
What's wrong? Why are you making those frightened eyes?
I wonder if it's that woman's fault
Look at me forever and ever!
What should I do with these feelings of love?
I CAN'T STOP THEM!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
I won't hand over a single strand of hair
It's something that must be monopolized
Tonight's just the two of us; ah how fortunate!
Because it will be very soon...
Very soon...
We'll be bound together!
I'll give you happiness
As long as you're by my side
Because all who bother us are no longer here
Now we have nothing to worry about, right?
Tonight's just the two of us
Ah, how fortunate...
Lyrics submitted by Lichery
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