She drew me in with just a smile
I fell for her ten thousand miles
more than far enough for me
to damm the consequences.
She led me on and I believed
with a faith so blind I couldn't see
that what I thought saw in her
she could never see in me.
she told me I was wanting more
than she could ever give
then she showed me how to play it safe
when it hurt too much to live.
Such a severe mercy she offers me tonight.
I can warm my body by the flame
but I can’t hold the fire.
If I tell her how it's killing me inside
she says,
lay aside your heavy crosses
learn to run and cut your losses
This is not a battle you should fight.
Such a severe mercy she offers me tonight.
I told her I would never leave
I wore my heart out on my sleeve
yet I could never get beyond
Her last defensive line
When I held her it was in her eyes
the fear of love she tried to hide
but wanting so much not to want
was killing her inside.
she told me that I'm needing more
than I can ever have
and if only I would let it go
it wouldn't hurt so bad.
It's a severe mercy she offers me tonight.
I can warm my body by her flame
but I can’t hold the fire.
If I ask her if she could ever tell me why?
she says, “I don’t carry heavy crosses
I’ve learned to run and cut my losses.
And you won’t ever lose if you never fight.
Such a severe mercy she offers me tonight.
Who plays the piano so beautifully? any credits?