"Slow Burn"

written by Robin Greenstein


Copyright )1997 Tuddy & Pokey Music, BMI


Acoustic Guitar - Robin
Cuatro - Paul Kaplan
Bass - Mark Dann
Drum Programming - Robin & Tony Conniff
Synths - Robin & Robbie Kondor
Sax Solo - Lou Cortelezzi
Background Vocals - Robin & Cecilia Kirtland



Slow Burn

Late last night, lying in my bed
Couldn't sleep, thoughts running through my head
I lit a candle while words you said
Came to me
You taught me how much I still have to learn
How once time passes, it doesn't return
Life is like a flame, it starts with a spark
Then it's a slow burn

Chorus:
Slow Burn, I think I'm gonna be up awhile tonight
Slow Burn, all the memories are burning bright
Slow Burn, I think it's gonna take a long time for this light
to flicker out

Yeah, you stood out like a burning flame
In a world where everyone wants to be the same
A wild wild woman who wouldn't be tamed
That was you
You made me feel like the world was new
Like there wasn't anything I couldn't try and do
That's why I'm singing this song for you
I miss you

Chorus

You said "I wanna live my life as a comedy':
"Like a musical, with no tragedy,"
"And if you've got any bad news for me,"
"Don't tell me"
And when you knew the end was near
You made your exit very clear
You said "I'd rather be anywhere but here"
"Languishing, in a slow burn"

Chorus

I never thought I'd miss you so much
Your hands through my hair with a gentle touch
Singing to me softly songs and such
You'd calm me down
I guess that's what happens when people die
They leave you and you don't know the reason why
You're left alone to mourn and cry
These tears are burning holes in my eyes
They're hot on my face
It's a slow burn

And this feeling in my heart, it's a slow burn
You taught me how much I still have to learn
How once time passes, it doesn't return
Life is like a flame, it starts with a spark
Then it's a slow burn
slow burn.........