You came to me in a summer breeze.
And so, I sat up straight and let “you” show me “yourself”.
And now, I can’t forget.
You sitting there, sitting by the fire.
My lips burning up with a desire.
I made a fool of myself.
Disgusting words that I spoke.
I laughed and I joked at the fact that I could be with you lying next to me.
I don’t want this consummation, I just need some concentration.
I need some hope to be your conversation holder.
You turned out to be my true love.
You left as quick as you came.
I feel all the guilt, I feel all the shame for what you didn’t get.
It keeps me up in the night.
I toss and I fight.
I’d die just to feel alright again.
I gag and I choke.
I cry and I smoke.
The letter that you wrote to me, in hand.
You told me…
I could to better. We’re not good together.
Not birds of a feather.
You told me…
There’s no hope to be your conversation holder.
You turned out to be my true love.
You sitting there, sitting by the fire.
Are you sure you’re putting out the fire?
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021
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