Forest

Come away with me
Into the forest
Take my hand
Follow me

We will hide
In the cool dark
Peaceful and still
Until he passes by



Let him claim another
Someone old and sick
Who has lived a good, long life
Full of laughter and love

Let him forget
The call of your beauty
Stay quiet
Until his shadow fades

Take my hand
Follow me
Walk into the sun
Once again

We can walk on the warm sand
Let the water ripple our toes
Laughing, holding hands
Until you beg for me to let go

(I'll never let go, my darling)

We can take day trips
To vibrant cities
Window shopping dreams
Taking our time, savouring life

We can curl up
Cosy inside as the wind beats at the windows
Reminiscing about the old days
Shared memories

We can hide away
Forever and a day

I won't let him come for you

Instead, I'll go in disguise
He won't know until it's too late
Until you're left behind

Then you can miss me instead of me missing you
Then you can see all your boys grow into men
Then you can live the life he wants to steal from you

I can watch over you
Keep you safe
Until you're tired and old
Then we can hold hands once again, for good



Come away with me
Into the forest
Hold my hand
Follow me

We will hide
In the cool dark
Peaceful and still
Until he passes by