To Karin, With Love

It was a cold, rainy fall

I couldn't really breathe at all

I felt imprisoned in

The norms of society and who they wanted me to sleep with

I had not told a soul

That I really wanted to be loved by a boy

Took my hand said, "Let's leave this land

Study French, drink wine, explore what's more in life"

With you by my side, I dared to think the thought

With you by my side, I dared to be approached

By a Parisian boy our first week in town

I tried to give him my number in my crappy French

You applauded and said, "That's fantastic, my dear"

I was really glad to have you in this foreign land

The months flew by, I was so in love

We shared a tiny apartment in the middle of town

Might have acted like a stupid fool

And I'm sorry about that, but we had good times too

In our rooftop apartment with a bottle of wine

And the cheapest pasta, we lived an easy life

So young and carefree, we were out all night

To find the funnest parties, have the funnest of times

Karin, I love you, and you know that well

Before I knew you as my own sweet friend

We used to kiss at parties when we were still underage

While I was in love with your sister and all of her friends

Life has swept us a long way since then

And I'm so proud to have you as my very best friend

While the winter darkness spreads over your brain

Just remember that we will grow old together, my friend