Lyrics Peter Hammill

Peter Hammill

You Hit Me Where I Live

There was something in the conversation,

Ancient languages were breaking through;

I was falling for infatuation -

How about you?

You say it's nothing special,

That's just the way it is...

You hit me where I live.

Though I drink the cup it leaves me thirsting -

What on earth am I supposed to do?

When I try to speak I find my

Bursting heart full of you.

You say it's only natural,

You say forget and forgive...

You hit me where I live.

I was once the man who felt no passion;

I was nothing till I fell for you.

You're a duelist in your own fashion,

Eyes that run me through.

You say that it's a mixed blessing,

But I should take the gift you give...

You hit me where I live.