"Today" is such a deceptive word For I spent all my days Grieving loud I sang all my pain So distressingly Just to hush up any imploring shout I couldn't speak 'Cause the words I knew Like rotten mushrooms dissolved You came out of that Burring host of sounds Brought me back Solid consonants and vowels And now my skin is So close-fitting Keeps the line with all the rest, Since you came in I used to dispel among the things That people wanted me to do I thought we got too familiar To be lovers that Cherish the flame All that we need Is attention And I know I'll always give you the same 'Cause now my skin is so close-fitting Blending with reality, Since you came in Nothing ever moved me Like your patience While you taught me how to choose