These Living Arms

So a crowd has gathered round us
I'm pining one last kiss
Struggling with this lifeline
In the shadow of this bliss

Patience, my love
Patience, my love
It'll all be all right

Ain't it funny how the fates work
I feel cheated by the turn
But this love, it hovers over us
And the lessons that we've learned

Patience, my love
Patience, my love

With your arms around me
You're singing softly
And I fade from memory
And move on
Oh, hold on

We were lost inside a wasteland
Of fools groping for the gold
I wonder if they'll think of us
While they're searching for their souls

Patience, my love
Patience, my love

With your arms around me
You're singing softly
And I fade from memory
And move on

May nothing harm you
I'm still inside you
With my wings around you

So never put it out, my love
The spirit is the flame that burns within
Hold on to it, it'll all work out fine
Sleep now is descending like a dream
Still I'm shaking from the softness of your skin
Hold on to me, love, and make it all feel all right

With your arms around me
You're singing softly
And I fade from memory
And move on

May nothing harm you
I'm still inside you
With my wings around you

With your arms around me
You're singing softly
And I fade from memory
And move on

Sweet lover, go on
Sweet lover, go on
Oh, love, be strong