RUSH
Cold Fire

It was long after midnight
When we got to unconditional love
She said sure, my heart is boundless
But don't push my limits too far

I said if love is so transcendant [5]
I don't understand these boundaries
She said just don't disappoint me--
You know how complex women are

I'll be around
If you don't let me down [10]
Too far
I'll be around
If you don't let me down...

It was just before sunrise
When we started on traditional roles [15]
She said sure, I'll be your partner
But don't make too many demands

I said if love has these conditions
I don't understand those songs you love
She said this is not a love song [20]
This isn't fantasy-land

DON'T GO TOO FAR--
The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea
Is a cold fire
DON'T CROSS THE LINE-- [25]
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor
Is a cold fire
DON'T LET ME DOWN--
The flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond
Is a cold fire [30]
DON'T BREAK THE SPELL--
The look in your eyes as you head for the door
Is a cold fire

Love is blind if you are gentle
Love can turn to a long, cold burn [35]





 14 April 1998; 2.0