only a song

there are poems that tear into your soul

make you cry, make you yearn to be whole

and i would write you a sonnet if i could

but this is only a song

only a song

there are men who give diamonds and gold

all the roses and furs you could hold

and i would give you the world if i could

but i have only a song

yes, only a song

and will you hear it, this tune i turn?

there are times when i fear it, a love that burns

like the brightest star in a charcoal sky

the soldier will fight till the end

he will die for his cause, for his friend

and i would lay down my life for your love

and this is only a song

yes, only a song

only a song

written by tom yates 9 november 2004

tom yates - vocal, piano, cellos