Stretch out my wrists and fingers.
My teeth, white as a blank page.
I am making impressions.
My voice, starting to network.
It’s nice to see you again.
Lampshade, life of the party.
And if you hear a distant sound, a teardrop in the sea.
It’s probably nothing, but it might be me. Needing...
Protection.
I need protection.
I see beauty in profile.
Just like some feathered angel,
floating through on a warm wind.
My hands move to her body.
Soft skin is turning to ice.
I chose just the wrong moment, again.
And if I say my prayers tonight with you in my bed.
Help me to believe those words aren’t dead. Give me...
Protection.
I need protection.
Give me, give me protection.
And if I’ve saved a seat for me somewhere underground
let me hear the tiniest of sounds. I need...
Protection.
I need protection.
credits
from JVA - JEROAN VAN AICHEN: Today Was Different,
released May 21, 1997
Tim Ellis - Acoustic Guitar, Deep Space Pedalings
Eric Hill - Piano
Gregg Williams - Drums
Toki Wolf - Bass
JVA - Vocals
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