I look into your blue eyes deep pools I had no idea I know hunted down from coast to coast Circumstance prevailed it was hard on us both I've run hard I'm so tired from the chase So desperately I'm aching The waning of the starlight Embers turn to ash as I fade And now you're next to me I beg you baby please don't go End of the road for me I'll just hold you close Just hold you close End of the mystery a gift from heaven on this day Your touch to comfort me Just comfort me Your sheltering soul not a moment too soon You're a sweet tourniquet For my soul lies rife with open wounds And yes I thought as I closed my eyes I saw phantom apparitions dance And are we really safe and on our own Or are they out there watching Right now I don't want to care at all Just like a silent song Just reach out your hands and take hold Take hold When the limit of your pain Exceeds the mercies of your love It's time to cease and release and just fly And now you've come to me A sanctuary borne of love Honest sincerity I'll just hold you close Just hold you close It's in the way you move A phoenix risen on this day Your touch to comfort me Just comfort me I disrobe my burdens and lay them at your feet So much about this world I'd just as soon they keep Their faces melt reflections on the wind Or are they out there watching As time stands still this Christmas day