From The Heart Down
From The Heart Down
Performed by The Pretenders
(Steinberg/Kelly/Hynde)
We watch each other even when we sleep
For some small protection, it’s a promise we keep
Love is hard to define, it runs its circles ‘round the mind
But a circle ain’t a circle if it’s not complete
CHORUS:
Oh, love me from the heart down
If it hurts or if it’s bliss
Love me from the heart down
Reveal me with a kiss
My senses must compete
With a brain that lets me down...down...down
We satisfy each other but the hunger still remains
You sink into my flesh like a knife
When day comes to an end we take off all our clothes
And stand naked face to face with real life
CHORUS:
Oh, love me from the heart down
Get me on the floor
Love me from the heart down
Go under and then come up for more
Analytical patter gives love the run around...around
You can’t hold a theory
Won’t you love me
Love me from the heart down
We misconstrue intentions when there’s distance in between
Longing hurts the teeth like something sweet
When you’re not here with me, you become a memory
This aching feels like some kind of defeat
CHORUS:
Oh, love me from the heart down
Get me on the phone
Love me from the heart down
Lie and say you’re coming home
True confessions need the make-up of a clown...clown
Smiles are deceiving
Won’t you love me
Love me from the heart down