There's perfume burning in the air Bits of beauty everywhere Shrapnel flying, soldier hit the dirt You know how nights like this begin The kind of knot your heart gets in Any way you turn is going to hurt She comes so close You feel her then

Remember me: I gave you life You would not take it Your suffering was all in vain It's almost over now Don't turn your back on Paradise The water's edge is where she waits Lost soul still wandering Meant to die, but she's stuck not crossing over

Warned you about No doubt I'm the one your mama I'm known for taking ladies home And turning them out. Like kissing all the girlies and Making them cry. I'm a wise guy with wits The opposite of shy