like a snake, my heart has split its skin
somewhere far away it blew
god knows why I let you in
I came so close to loving you
you’re not to blame, you were born too beautiful
it’s the only thing you ever knew
your soul so unscrutable
I came so close to loving you
I lit a fire in you
that you can’t deny
we both know you were terrified
by the wild ride we could have had together
but you ran home to your mansion on the hill
you had your gypsy fling
you nearly tore my heart in two
I came so close to loving you
can your man keep you satisfied?
can he ride the reins like I do?
can he cool your burning thighs?
I came so close to loving you
I lit a fire in you
that you can’t deny
we both know you were terrified
by the wild ride we could have had together
late last night, while you were sleeping
I hitched my stallion out of view
and stood beyond your doorstep weeping
I came so close to loving you
came so close, came so close
I came so close to loving you