I just love this song so much. Very George Harrison/Jeff Lynne, I don't always feel close to my songs but on this occasion I do!!
Lyrics
young lost and hopeful
Well I'm young and lost but hopeful
Of finding my way
Though right now it looks doubtful
That I'll make it through the day
I hear talk on the wind
Of the coming of summer
Will it give back the life
That the winter drove under
And may I learn to drink
Without breaking the ice
I would live for that gladly
It's no sacrifice
And I have paid, I paid dearly
I let you name your price
And the telephone keeps ringing
So loud in my ear
Oh I wish that you'd pick up
Babe I need to make you hear
Well you're not gonna answer
I guess that that's okay
But honey if you want out
Why couldn't you just say
Now the clouds are drawing closer
And the light is wearing thin
I'm still lost but growing older now
And hope, well it gave in
And I have paid, I paid dearly
I let you name your price
I let you name your price
And it broke me
