Red Roses


Why does it have to hurt so much
To live without your gentle touch?
Why did I think I'd be okay
When you got up and walked away?
I can't get your face out of my mind
I'm thinking of you all the time
In bed at night you're in my sleep
But come morning alone again I weep
When I'm awake I see you crying
Without you here I feel I'm dying

I tell myself I'm just a fool
My heart's the master, I'm the tool
I'm drunk with love, what can I do?
I'd treat you well - I'm right for you...
But it's too late, you're gone forever
Now we'll never be together

When our vision crossed your eyes met mine
Thought I'd forget you and be just fine
But the thought of you isn't receeding
And my heart just goes on bleeding
Why does love never work in my favour?
Maybe it would have had I been braver
Maybe if I approached and said hello
But I guess I'll never know
I'm stuck now cutting all my losses
While my mind is sending you red roses.


by sebastian raaphorst (vorpal^), 1998