(The Artist)
I know you've been hurt before
I can see it in your eyes

And if you just shut the door
I would not be surprised


Even though I know you've heard it
These words I'm tryin' to say
I think the others only flirted

With the true meaning of always

[Chorus:]

Well you can say what you wanna
But I ain't gonna
Stop this journey to the center of your heart


I see the candle through your window
It burns there every night

The shadow leaves an innuendo
Of no one holdin' you right


Many nights I've dreamt you near me
But awakened to you gone
I know one day you'll hear me

I don't care how long

[Chorus]


I've waited a lifetime baby
Just to know your name

We've done everything in our minds
Let's stop the game, lets stop it


Even though I know
You've heard these words I'm tryin' to say
Somehow I think these others

They only flirted with the true meaning of always