you devil bird, you evil still.

you know those fears you keep at the bottom of your stomach?
those insecurities tucked underneath your shirt?
those nightmares in the back of your head?
the horrid ghosts in your closet?
those things you don't want anyone to see
the things you refuse to show anyone
people have come and go and never seen even a glimpse of them
well, those come out at the glance of you
just a simple glance
like a light bulb
except there is no on and off switch
you have the power to bring out the best and worst out in people
because when you're there, life is amazing
and when you're gone, life is wretched
your memory becomes fickle
and we can't remember anything before you
and feelings intensify
and people cry
and people want to die
but they also want to live
because you've given them a reason for life
you are a deity
but you can also be jezebel
and to some of us, they're both the same
and either one is divine




he came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames
he came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name
he came bathed in light and the splendor and glory
i can't believe what the lord has finally sent me

he said dance for me, fanciulla gentile
he said laugh awhile, i can make your heart feel
he said fly with me, touch the face of the true God
and then cry with joy at the depth of my love

coz i've prayed days, i've prayed nights
for the lord just to send me home some sign
i've looked long, i've looked far
to bring peace to my black and empty heart

my love will stay til the river bed run dry
and my love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky
i love him longer as each damn day goes
the man is gone and heaven only knows

coz i've cried days, i've cried nights
for the lord just to send me home some sign
is he near? is he far?
bring peace to my black and empty heart
so long day, so long night
oh lord, be near me tonight
is he near? is he far?
bring peace to my black and empty heart