Message to My Girl

I don't wanna say, "I love you" That would give away too much It's hip to be detached and precious The only thing you feel is vicious I don't wanna say, "I want you" Even though I want you so much It's wrapped up in conversation It's whispered in a hush Though I'm frightened by the words Think it's time that it was heard No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Now, I wake up happy Warm in a lover's embrace No one else can touch us While we're in this place So I'll sing it to the world This simple message to my girl No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Though I'm frightened by the words Think it's time I made it heard So I'll sing it to the world Simple message to my girl No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Oh, there's nothing quite as real As the touch of your sweet hand I can't spend the rest of my life Buried in the sand