The Power That Be - Anna Waronker

It was a time and place

The way that you held my face

Until it was black and blue

When I gave it all to you

The way that you’d always pace

Whenever you felt my grace

It’s all coming back to me

It’s all coming back to me

With all the powers that be

I’d be dead to you right now

I’m glad I never held my breath too long

And I’m glad I knew we’d part before death

Or death that you’d give me

«I'll give you clothes and food»

When you asked me to accompany you

I’m glad I learned to trust my intuition

And not trust your selfish attitude

You can be so rude

It’s all coming back to me

With all the powers that be

I’d be dead to you right now

I’m glad I never held my breath too long

And I’m glad I knew we’d part before death

Or death that you’d give me