Just what I needed was another lonely metaphor to tell you just how I feel about you.
I was searching through this hurting for ways to say that I just can't live without you.
Then came these syllables full of meaning screaming the honest truth to my heart.
There aren't words designed to describe the fact that I can't stand that we're apart.
So I just sit and soak up the feeling/ sobbing what I need is healing.
Words on paper can't fill the void/ left by the thief who came and stole my joy.
And I don't need a sign/ And I don't need a rhyme.
To help me pass the time sitting here waiting on a letter from you.
Just what I needed was another sad chord to tell me that I'm empty now that you're gone.
I was searching through these notes for a melody to tell to come on back home.
And I don't need a beat/ And I don't need no chords.
To take away all of these cliches and songs.
All I want is a letter from you/ So give it to me one time.
Just one
Just what I needed was another lonely dinner in the city at our regular table for two.
Food just ain't the same without you/ Now tell me what am I supposed to do?
Passion kisses from my Mrs./ I miss this like chardonnay.
Lips taste like wine/ Were all mine, but this is gone like yesterday.
So I just sit and wash away the feelings/ Searching for ways I try to heal me.
Intoxicants they cannot save me/ All I have is these tears here to bathe me.
And I don't need my friends/ And I don't need memories.
You can have all of the parties, momma/ All I want is a letter from you.
So give it to me one time...
Just one
Bridge:
Sitting here in this lonely room with only my conscious and silence as companionship...
And all I wish I had was one sweet, sweet letter from you...
Just what I needed was another lonely metaphor to tell you just how I feel about you.
I was searching through this hurting for ways to say that I just can't live without you.
Then came these syllables full of meaning screaming the honest truth to my heart.
There aren't words designed to describe the fact that I can't stand that we're apart.
So I just sit and soak up the feeling/ sobbing what I need is healing.
Words on paper can't fill the void/ left by the thief who came and stole my joy.
Will you just show me a sign/ 'Cause I have written a rhyme?
And I'm done passing time/ Sweet momma, all I wanted, girl, is a letter from you.
So give it to me one time...
Just one
credits
from Songs To Live By,
released January 1, 2004
Guitars: Aaron Lebos
Fender Rhodes: Brian Wolfe
Bass: Mike Rens
Drums: David Jody Hill
Percussion: Ignacio Nunez
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Willow led me here! Pilentze Pee via Mir Stanke Le. The opening quotes in the description about sounds and the voice as an instrument resonate strongly with me.
My first intro to Agnes Obel and the Late Night Tales series, what a phenomenal idea! Love the mix of selections and original material, Bee Dance packs so much punch for its track length zephyr707