Thought I knew what I wanted, what was best
With all that I have, all I've done, I'm still empty
And sometimes I feel so afraid and alone (so...)

Please, hold me tonight
And save me from my emptiness
I give myself into your keeping
So please keep me,
hold me,
and if I asked, could you try to love me?

You've always thought I'm so much stronger than I am
I face the world with my hollow, brave charade
And I know sometimes I've been too proud to let you in (but...)

Please, hold me tonight
And don't laugh at my weakness
I give myself into your keeping
So please keep me,
hold me,
and if I asked, could you try to love me?

And please, if I tremble, hold me tighter
If I'm scared, don't laugh me into shame
If I'm lonely, just be there
If it grows dark, be my flame of light
If I am weak, be my silent strength
If I cry, wipe the tears from my eyes
If I reach for you, don't pull away
And if I ask, could you try to love me?

~musical interlude~

Behind me lies a trail of broken hearts and wasted dreams
Ahead of me an uncertain, clouded shade of gray
Sometimes this place seems so dark and so cold (so...)

Please, hold me tonight
And don't let in the darkness
I give myself into your keeping
So keep me,
hold me,
and if I asked,
oh, if I asked, could you try to love me?

Please, hold me tonight.

05/28/2003

Author's Note: Currently working on the piano music for this. It's a slower song.

Posted on 05/28/2003
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