falling slowly

i don't know you but i want you
all the more for that
words fall through me
and always fool me
and i can't react

games that never amount to more than they're meant
will play themselves out

take this sinking boat and point it home
we've still got time
raise your hopeful voice
you have a choice
you'll make it now

falling slowly
eyes that know me
and i can't go back
words that take me and erase me
and are painted black

well you have suffered enough
and warred with yourself
it's time that you won

take this sinking boat and point it home
we've still got time
raise your hopeful voice
you have a choice
you've made it now
falling slowly
sing your melody
i'll sing it now

- glen hansard & marketa irglova -
- from the motion picture soundtrack "once" -