Softly, he feathers my skin Taking my fears with him So let's not let it begin just yet The whole of our lives yet Sadly, he leaves no trace Keeping his word and grace Who am I to ruin his mind? God, keep me silent To make this first love last 'Cause I think that this could last He is a bird on a wing The breeze will make him keen Slowly, he'll find the ground again And we can begin, again So I'll put my faith in him The greatest power there is Faith that he knows the way 'Cause all that I hope and pray To make this first love last 'Cause I think this could last