Books and covers and part time lovers

spinning rooms in cities of rust

I'm stranded, struck out on this line

of smoke and fire and steel and wire

and glass and spire and dust

on to the floor at dawn with lips taught and drawn

sleepless nights I've spent with angels heaven sent



Stay with me, lay with me, lay down by my side

stay with me, lay with me, take me deep inside

lay with me, stay with me, lay with me

stay, with me

stay, with me



Born of the sign of air and the twins

speak of days and another place

I wander as the gypsy under a beckoning moon

speak of time and another face

a wayward and languid cry a fleeting and furtive sigh

from the cradle to the grave a love to desire and crave



Stay with me, lay with me, lay down by my side

stay with me, lay with me, take me deep inside

lay with me, stay with me, lay with me

stay, with me

stay, with me



I'll laugh for you, and I'll dance for you

but don't ask me to shed any tears when I have to go

you are a joy and a pleasure to love and to hold

your promise is as pure as the driven snow

passing ships in the night a touch distraught and light

eyes that brightly shine, your love tonight is mine



Stay with me, lay with me, lay down by my side

stay with me, lay with me, take me deep inside

lay with me, stay with me, lay with me

stay, with me

stay, with me.