One More Breath

Some people never love

Some keep a chain of withered hearts

Some leave a trail of lovers

Like old abandoned cars

Me, I've lit a thousand candles

Flame of hope at both ends

Waiting for someone who

Never did come back again

Said a prayer

And there was you

You lay your cool cross

across this blistered heart

You turned a light on

In a corner that's always been dark

You loved me when I was not kind

When my soul was fire and ice

You pointed out the diamonds

That only felt like stones to me

Said a prayer

And there was you

Be the last thing these eyes see

When I am called from this earth

Be the kiss that testifies

Louder than final words

Be the air I cling to when I leave

Then my final prayer will be

One more look, one more taste, one more breath

Some people count their money

Some people count their friends

Some just collect their tears

In pillows where all their dreams end

Moments are my silver

Days are my best companion

Years are sweeter than dreams

When every one is given

To a prayer, and you

Be the last thing these eyes see

When I am called from this earth

Be the kiss that testifies

Louder than final words

Be the air I cling to when I leave

Then my final prayer will be

One more look, one more taste, one more breath

One more look, one more taste, one more breath