Black Lake

I told you that I loved you so
There was something that you should know
You ran before I could tell you

The sirens rang and called my name
I think I actually became sane
Because I could hear you singing

And I won’t leave until you know that I love you

The water swelled above our heads
The beast emerged, but all it said was
“Please leave me alone”

He fell back to the murky depths
And swirled so ghostly as he left
To be with his family

I went home and tried to sing
About this thing that I had seen
No words flooded my memory

Half-satisfied I drove all night
And let the dark soak up my eyes
Because I could never see you

And I won’t leave until you know that I love you
Love, won’t you please listen to me?
Because I love you

The black lake is a cover
You’re a cover for me
The black lake is a cover
You’ll recover from me