The Knife

One night you got into my head
With a cold bright fear that struck me dead
And your body lay heavy in our bed
With those bloodstained tears on your chest

O love is never what is was
Never bold enough to carry us
In the beginning I wanted you so much
Fire then dirt then dust

So love, would you save her
Was she everything you bet upon your life?
So love, did you need her?
Was it all because you feel against the knife?
And, oh, can you hold her,
Do you see her in the shadow of the night?
So love, have you lost her
Does it tear you up inside

One day I'll sleep and never wake
And the air will take the colour from my face
This is how I'll pay for my mistakes
All things wither and break

So love, would you save her
Was she everything you bet upon your life?
So love, did you need her?
Was it all because you feel against the knife?
And oh, can you hold her,
Do you see her in the shadow of the night?
So love, have you lost her
Does it tear you up inside

And who will hold your hand tonight?
Did you work so hard to keep her?
Did you try so hard to despite?
Was it her cold heart that freed her?
From a hold so tight