Ricochet Wine (Song Lyrics)

 


He left me all alone, my little wounded soul,

and I saw you standing there.

I didn't quite invite you in,

but yet you gave me your heart 

and pulled up a chair.


And out of the dark

we talked about art.

We talked about love

and breaking apart.

You were my new best friend.


We squandered the time.

We drank up the wine.

We never thought such a friendship a crime,

though it was 

around the bend.


And oh, “I love you more than you know,”

is what I said 

with all the wine in me,

and “Oh, please say it isn't so”

is what you said,

and now you hide from me.

You denied me.


I love you half-angry,

and you're on my mind still,

but no longer like that at all.

Those fantasies in my head 

came from transference

when you came to break my fall.


You're insensitive

with nothing to give.

Why should I even be thinking, “What if?”

when we both know it’s not meant to be.


Wanting what you got,

wanting what you're not,

wanting what we know 

almost got too hot

'cause my memories still hurt me, you see.


And oh, “I love you more than you know.”

That's what I said 

with all the wine in me,

and “Oh, please say it isn't so”

is what you said

and now you hide from me.

You denied me.


Originally written in 2002, age 17


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