Distant lover, lover (Lover, lover, lover) So many miles away Heaven knows that I long for you Every night, every night I plan, sometimes I dance Through the day Distant lover, lover (Lover, lover, lover) You should think about me And say a prayer for me Please, please baby Think about me sometimes Think about me here Here in misery Misery As I reminisce, oh baby Through our joyful summer together The promises we made All the daily letters Then, all of the sudden Everything seemed to explode Now, I gaze out my window Sugar, down a lonesome road Distant lover (Lover, lover, lover) Sugar, how can you treat my heart So mean and cruel Sugar, sugar That every moment that I spent with you I treasure every like it was a precious jewel (Please) Lord have mercy Please, come back, baby Somethin' I wanna say When you left You took all of me with you Do you wanna hear me scream Please please oh please baby Come back and hold me, girl