TELL ME NOW
©1996 Valerie Crockett
From Valerie & Walter Crockett's Unbutton Your Heart on the Daring label.
The dew reflects the morning sun,
the dawn is clear and bright
The mirror on the wall reflects
a long and sleepless night
with a happy face turned haggard now,
mascara smudged and smeared
The weary bloodshot eyes I see are
faucets running tearsCHORUS:
You've said it before
and you'll say it again
But it's not only what,
it's a matter of when
Tell me now, tell me nowYesterday I lost someone
dear and close to me
I'm terrified by sadness marching in
so suddenly
So gently press your lips to mine,
smoothe my tangled hair
Sorrow's holding hands with fear,
convince me you're still thereREPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
The umbrella that I left at work yesterday,
by the door
Won't keep the rain from drenching my skin
in today's downpourPlace your knowing hands upon my waist,
kiss me with your eyes
Firmly pull me close to you,
my crazy heart denies
Anything but feelings now,
reason comes with time
Wrap me in your loving arms
until I know you're mineREPEAT CHORUS
Tell me now. Tell me now.