Chapped lips from keeping secrets Black eyes from staying up all night I go out looking for eternity In paperbacks and orange street lights And what you'll say you heard the first time Their worn hands and young lovers' hearts Just keeping it down, keeping it down Forever is where I always start But I gave it up I gave it up The way they talk about their prayers I dream of moving to the city But is it in the universe plan And does it really mean anything I fall in love just like everyone Is it all we ever really want Just keeping it down, keeping it down I still want to ask you to come But I gave it up I gave it up Would you let me walk forever When darkness comes to keep me company You know the frustration of a foggy mind And I know all about humidity Is it fear Are you afraid I am afraid Just keeping it down, keeping it down No fear in love but all the pain