Love Song

All you ever wanted was
   a love that you could trust
A day that passed in hours
   and a bond that wouldn’t rust
All you ever asked for was
   a fire to keep you warm
A sensible umbrella to keep you
   dry inside a storm

But all that ever mattered were
   the things you gave away
The care, the strength, the simple wisdom
   that you shared on your best day
You can spend a lifetime waiting
   for someone to say you may that
You forget the path to freedom lies in
   giving love away

All you ever wanted was
   a joy you couldn’t drop
A moment’s inspiration
   a connection at the top
All you ever hoped for was
   a rock that you could roll
A practical solution to
   the problem of your soul

But all that ever mattered were
   the dreams that you passed on
The hope the heart the gentle kindness
   that you shared when you felt strong
You spend a lifetime praying for
   your god to save the day you might forget
Your soul’s salvation
   lies in giving love away

Some say god is the silence
   that lets you hear the truth
Don’t go looking for guidance
   don’t dig down for proof

All I ever wanted was
   a voice that understood
An inspiring conversation
   a shouldn’t that I could
All I ever fought for was
   the right to be left alone
A moment free from judgment
   the feeling that I’m home

But all that ever matters is
   the life you spread around
The smiles the praise the hopeful laughter
   that leaves buds bursting from the ground
You can spend a lifetime searching for
   a rulebook to obey
But the shortest route to find yourself is to
   give your love away

Give it all away

You’ve got to give it all away

Some say love is the feeling
   the feeling that you’re whole
Giving love is revealing
   the whole world shares a soul


© 2005 Billie Burke Estate