They say I am a fool To want to be close to you but No matter how hard I try I cannot stray Whether wicked or willing Whether boiling hot or chilling I only pray you can be patient please and wait How can I possibly explain: I am afraid of you And could it possibly be that you're a little bit afraid of me too Or am I asking for Too much charity Please don't fall but willingly into my trap I set my watch and check my pulse Twitching nervously I wonder at your thoughts Close my eyes tight to shut out the room You keep your face plain while I contemplate The thoughts come, but the tongue cannot articulate The heart goes thump against the ribs; it's too soon How can I possibly explain: I am afraid of you And could it possibly be that you're a little bit afraid of me too Or am I asking for Too much charity Please don't fall but willingly into my trap I'll fall Can't you see how I've waited So long The sun is setting on my heart They still sustain I am a fool But it seems I can't get too far from you And I am a better man for the trials Whether you planned this from the start Or if you knew eventually you'd break my heart You were the salt for the stew set on the fire How can I possibly explain: I am afraid of you And could it possibly be that you're a little bit afraid of me too Or am I asking for Too much charity Please don't fall but willingly into my trap