Message to My Girl

I don't want to say, "I love you"
 That would give away too much
 It's hip to be detached and precious
 The only thing you feel is vicious
 I don't want to say, "I want you"
 Even though I want you so much
 It's wrapped up in conversation
 It's whispered in a hush
 Though I'm frightened by the words
 Think it's time I made it heard
 No more empty self-possession
 Visions swept under the mat
 It's no New Year's resolution
 It's more than that
 Now, I wake up happy
 Warm in a lover's embrace
 No one else can touch us
 While we're in this place
 So I'll sing it to the world
 This simple message to my girl
 No more empty self-possession
 Visions swept under the mat
 It's no New Year's resolution
 It's more than that