You turned me away
away from your actions
forced by the violence
that always surrounds you

i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd
i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd

you burnt yourself out
in that silence
i have to tell you
i ache for you still
the sound of my words
is always so shocking
they get much louder
each time i speak

i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd
i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd

signals of progress
we're growing much older
i'm afraid that i'll leave
and my ache never goes

i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd
i want your special smile
a smile in this crowd