Painted On My Heart

The Cult

I thought . . .you'd be out of my mind
And i'd finally found a way to
Learn to live without you
I thought . . .it was just a matter of time
Till I had a hundred reasons
Not to think about you

But it's just not so
and after all this time
I still can't let go

I've still got your face
Painted on my heard
Carved upon my soul
Etched upon my memory . . .baby

And I've got your kiss
Still
Burning on my lips
The touch of her fingertips
Is left so deep inside of me . . .baby

I was trying
Everything that I can
To get my heart to forget you
But it just can't seem to

I guess it's just no use
In every part of me
is still a part of you

And I've still got your face
Painted on my heart
Carved upon my soul
Etched upon my memory . . .baby

And I've got your kiss
Still
Burning on my lips
The tough of her fingertips
Is left so deep inside of me . . .baby

I've still got your face
Painted on my heart
Painted on my heart
Painted on my heart . . .baby

Something in your eyes keeps haunting
Me
I'm trying to forget you
But I know there ain't no wayto
Chase you from my mind

I've still got your face
Painted on my heart
Carved upon my soul
Etched upon my memory . . .baby

And I've got your kiss
Still
Burning on my lips
The touch of her fingertips
Is left so deep inside of me . . .baby

I've still got your face
I've still got your face
Painted on my heart
Painted on my h-e-a-are-t

Baby
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Baby

Come on
Come on
Baby

Come on
Come on
Baby

On my h-e-a-are-t
I've still got your face
Painted on my heart


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    i can totaly relate to this song on so many levels so many god damn levels, the first time i heard this song was on Much Music and then on VG 18 i can relate so much... anyone can when soemone is dumped they just need to find a reason but they cant and they just remember every waking day they spent with them... and in a non gay way... this can aslo remind you of your friends you once had and maybe still have

    oldskoolpunker23on November 08, 2004   Link

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