Why Would I Let You Go - Sondre Lerche

Here we are, laughing at the sea

Baby, you and me

Kissing like lovers long deprived of human touch

Whispering with two tongues

Afraid of saying too much

Why would I let you go?

Here we are, burning down the sun

Prisoners on the run

Drowning our sorrows in another desperate embrace

Pushing back anything that might get in our way

Why would I let you go?

And in my dreams I have the strength

To not keep love at an arm’s length

And in my dreams I see myself the way you do

And in my dreams I understand

The value of the love at hand

And in my dreams I love you like I used to

Here we are, stranded on a cloud

The ocean’s getting loud

Aching for something to prolong this credulous view

Asking the sunset for more crimson, violet, and blue

Why would I let you go?

And in my dreams I have the strength

To not keep love at an arm’s length

And in my dreams I see myself the way you do

And in my dreams I understand

The value of the love at hand

And in my dreams I love you like I used to

Why would I let your love run out on me

Here we are, lit up by the moon

Babe, I spoke too soon

Taking for granted all the love I cared to devour

Spurning a heart so pure 'cause I can’t muster the power

How could I let you go?