When I first saw you, I had to learn to speak your name;
you were like blowing flowers, wait, let me try to explain
you looked strong; I was a boy who had lost his flame
I stood quietly by, smoldering in the rain.
 
I read all of your notes you left at the bar
all those soggy matchbooks led me to Conner Park
where I finally called your name beneath the oak
all I heard was the rain sweeping up the road.
 
Sarah, Sarah it's coal that burns beneath my heart
Sarah, Sarah my life's in doubt.
 
I want to read your manifesto man, sign me up
I want to subscribe to your newsletter, it's enough
to enflame this little becalmed town of ours;
when it burns I want your fire to lead me down.
 
When I watch you writing silently at the bar,
the neon whispers my name, "tell her who you are."
So I hover over near your booth, hear your pen
scratching me on my back. Why don't you let me in?
 
Sarah, Sarah it's coal that burns beneath my heart
Sarah, Sarah my life's in doubt.
 
Solo
 
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