in the smoky remains of the world before last call
where scented candles burn their flames into pictures on the walls
you stole a glance my way before starting to leave
but I believe you would have stopped if you only knew
I just bought the moonlight for you
I ran for the exit, turned my collar to the rain
saw your scarf adrift on Bourbon Street, damp stripes of candy cane
the neon signs reflected like halos from the sky
or were they just the tears you cried because you knew
I just bought the moonlight for you
I finally found you curled up in the corner of the docks
as lightning tore the night and waves sought vengeance on the rocks
you listened for orphaned secrets abandoned to the sea
much too carefully for me to be certain if you knew
I just bought the moonlight for you
I slipped my hand in your hand, draped your scarf of candy cane
wasn't sure if I saw tears of joy or sorrow or simply droplets of rain
you kissed me quickly and disappeared into my mind
leaving me to wonder all this time would you have stayed
or did you go because you knew
I just bought the moonlight for you
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