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New Year’s Eve

Three hundred sixty-four nights
I lay in bed all alone
Feeling each moment completely
As they’re parceled out to my flesh and my bones

With you as the blue in my sky
But never the silk in my hands
I know your beauty will always surround me
Even if it’s warming some other man

    I’ve got dreams just like anyone
    And years to bring them to life
    So I’m saying now if I see you somehow
    I’d like to kiss you at midnight

The only things that stand between us
Are mountains and rivers and dirt
They expand and contract just like breathing
Keeping you curious, keeping me hurt

Promises, Dares, and Desire
All have a part in my play
Speaking the lines for Temptation
Convincing me you wouldn’t send me away

    I’ve got a spirit like anyone
    Ready and willing to fight
    So I’m saying now if I can get there somehow
    I’d like to kiss you at midnight

Three hundred sixty-five days
Ran right on past and then died
I can’t let even one more go by
Not a day or a breath unless you’re by my side

With you as the blue in my sky
But still not the silk in my hands
I know your beauty will always surround me
And I’m coming to you as soon as I can

    I’ve got a heart just like anyone
    A soul that’s about to take flight
    So I’m saying now that I’ll be there somehow
    I’m gonna kiss you at midnight
    I’m gonna hold you at midnight
    I’m gonna tell you I love you at midnight tonight

12/29/06
-manic