James Webb

Lyrics

THE GIFT
Music & Lyrics by James Webb
© 2016 Son Of Jack WAM

V1
Asked what you wanted for Christmas,
Two weeks, and not a word in reply.
Hesitation was more than the answer,
Like the glisten in the corner of your eye.

V2
Precious the life, yours but not to own,
Duty, the seed of a strangler tree.
Claims of the heart were one bridge too far,
Last car in the train was me.

Chorus
As darkness stills the twilight chatter,
Flashes of doubt,
In the candle’s flicker.
What more could I have done?
When your night was at its darkest,
I was sleeping rough,
Beneath the arches.
Shopping bags were empty.
Held to the last, this precious gift,
Was to set you free.

Bridge
Chocolate eggs in shells of gold,
We did our best, no regrets,
Now it’s done, doesn’t seem that hard.

Chorus
As darkness stills the the twilight chatter,
Flashes of doubt,
In the candle’s flicker.
What more could I have done?
When her night was at its darkest,
I was sleeping rough,
Beneath the arches.
Shopping bags were empty.
Held to the last, this precious gift,
Was to set her free.

Vocals: James Webb
Guitars: James Webb
E Bass: programmed by James Webb
Drums: Sampled (ER)