Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Before the laughter and the cheer
Dissolves into his memory
Taste of vodka on his lips
And thoughts of murder and doom
As her eyes appeared to bloom
He wanted to touch them
But was afraid she might be taken aback
Then what would he say?
They walked to the garden in the park
When it was empty after dark
Then spread out a blanket
And laid down and a voice said
"No one else could hear?
He whispered in here ear
"Although, I can't sing it now, be still
'Cause some day, baby
I will sing you a love you song?
She rolled over and a kiss
Laid softly on his chin and said
"You know maybe there's a chance
That your feelings you've mistook?
?Or have presently overlooked
You say you don't love me
But yet perhaps you just forget
That you do?
He said that
"I love you, please, believe
The only matter of concern
Is that your love will one day fade
If that should happen, I would die?
And that's the reason why
I know I can't sing it now but be still
'Cause some day, baby
I will sing you a love you song
She said, How could you question
When the root of my affection
Is so plain and obvious??
It grew from the overwhelming pleasure
Of just being near you
And now bring in doubts
And they are smothering our love?
Dissolves into his memory
Taste of vodka on his lips
And thoughts of murder and doom
As her eyes appeared to bloom
He wanted to touch them
But was afraid she might be taken aback
Then what would he say?
They walked to the garden in the park
When it was empty after dark
Then spread out a blanket
And laid down and a voice said
"No one else could hear?
He whispered in here ear
"Although, I can't sing it now, be still
'Cause some day, baby
I will sing you a love you song?
She rolled over and a kiss
Laid softly on his chin and said
"You know maybe there's a chance
That your feelings you've mistook?
?Or have presently overlooked
You say you don't love me
But yet perhaps you just forget
That you do?
He said that
"I love you, please, believe
The only matter of concern
Is that your love will one day fade
If that should happen, I would die?
And that's the reason why
I know I can't sing it now but be still
'Cause some day, baby
I will sing you a love you song
She said, How could you question
When the root of my affection
Is so plain and obvious??
It grew from the overwhelming pleasure
Of just being near you
And now bring in doubts
And they are smothering our love?
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the desperation in his voice during the last part of the song really hit home for me, it's so sweet. I can't get over those lyrics... the girl wants to seize the day and live life while she still can, professing her love to him and trying to convince him it's safe, that he can let his guard down with her, yet he still holds back...though at the same time telling her that eventually he'll come around. sounds like a frustrating situation, eh? it's interesting how cryptic so many of their songs can be, and yet this one shouts loud and clear, totally obvious in what it's about. i love how vivid the imagery i get from this song is. dark day in the park, damp grass, lanterns hanging from trees... soft voices. warmth and a starry sky...<p><b><i>Edited by delial on May 28 2008, at 03:08AM</i></b></p>
To me this song represents a power struggle between two people. The woman in this song already gave herself to this guy. She is waiting for him to come around and realize it. She knows he loves her. And because he is unemotional it brings out her insecurities. Actions prove he cares. Words mean everything to this type of girl.