Long Shadows
Sometimes I wonder what it's like,
to stand up front, in front of their eyes.
But that's not an option for us.
It never will be, it never was.
Our only choice is to hide.
From all those mouths dictating their truths,
of how love is and how love should.
Rules and traditions, ancient and old.
Should I just do as I'm told?
Or is your hand the one I should hold?
Can I be so bold?
Can I? Can we?
Should I? Should we?
We exist in long shadows.
Behind those brave enough to stand in the light.
Hiding in long shadows.
Scared of the daytime, longing for night.
We are but long shadows.
But that doesn't mean our love is any less bright.
It doesn't mean -our love ain't right...
Betrothed to another, still my heart is yours.
To pretend is to suffer, to be truthful is worse.
For what will be left of us,
if we try to fight for us?
Out with it, let faith take its course.
They won't accept us, you're not for me.
(They're lyin)
They'll separate us, they'll set me free.
(You're mine)
I'll be happier with him, he's noble and good
(I'm faithful and true)
I know, I do, I want to, I could.
Could I?
(You could.)
Should I?
(You should.)
They cast long shadows.
Those foolish enough to stand in the light.
We live in long shadows.
Scared of the daytime, longing for night.
We are just long shadows.
But that doesn't mean our love is any less bright.
It doesn't mean -that our love ain't right.
