I passed a young man kicking up a static shock
A diplomatic walk
On a five-star skyway

He dragged his heels on the carpet, but
His father's suit was cut
In such an elegant way

I offered both of them the slightest smile
I could afford to while
I kept my hands from shaking

I'd watch this scene a thousand times, and still
It wouldn't stop until
Somebody's heart was breaking


I took the elevator to the highest floor
And stood and watched the doors

As they slide wide open
The boy was standing with a nervous look
And that was all it took

But I kept on hoping
That the greatest distance that I'd ever seen
Wasn't too far to reach

For the arms he'd slept in
But he walked right on through a windowpane
I never got his name

But I know him just the same

I'll hold it together 'til I see you

Put me in a box of all you once held dear
I'll hold it together 'til I see you
Here tonight

The way I need to

And then I ran right to an open telephone

I heard the dial tone
As soon as it stopped
I said, "Do you remember when you wanted to?

'Cause if you say you do
We can start all over."


I'll hold it together 'til I see you
For worse or for better, all you once held dear
I'll hold it together 'til I see you

Here tonight
The way I need you