Tonight’s inspiration comes from two main sources. Firstly, Leonard Cohen in general is a constant inspiration; he is one of the few musicians who operates as a poet first, which is my aim. He doesn’t have a personal blog, so I will thank Hannah over at fuckyeahmrleonardcohen for posting great Cohen content. Secondly, I’ll thank the blogger at s-p-r-i-n-g- for posting warm and sunny images. I found this blog on my phone while I waited in the freezing cold for the bus this morning. While looking at it, my head started piecing together these lyrics. Enjoy!
Spring nights
Those spring nights are lost; and this winter is long.
But I won’t forget your warmth.
No, I won’t forget
When you loved me on those spring nights
I almost knew why I’m here.
I tried to grasp the truth like water,
but my fingers only found your hair—
and that was good enough.
CHORUS
When you loved me on those spring nights
I whispered away my pain.
Too quiet for you to hear the words,
but loud enough to hear their meaning.
I wanted you to respond, but you only smiled—
and that was good enough.
CHORUS
When you loved me on those springs nights
I confused the humid air with lust.
We were a spark, and we were fire itself.
I sank in the steam, willing to drown,
but I floated to the surface on your body—
and that was good enough.
CHORUS
