Perfect Harmony

The first time I saw you, I felt that I'd known you
Somewhere back in time in my memory.
There was something familiar in everything about you;
Like the haunting tune of a half-forgotten melody.

And then when I touched you, I felt it even stronger;
Like time had taken hold and captured me.
I felt I was dying; I felt I'd been born again
And an endless love was our destiny.

    And I wondered if I'd ever be the same;
    If I'd ever understand this mystery.
    For in your arms I felt a sense of peace I'd never known;
    Completion and perfect harmony.

Then in a dream one night, I saw us in a cabin--
But I don't know where, and I don't know when.
I was lying in the darkness; you were sleeping there beside me
And I knew we shared a love that would never end.
I could see a fire; I listened to its crackling
As the wind blew cold through the trees.
And in this vision, I reached out to touch you,
Vowing we'd be together through eternity.

    Then I opened up my eyes and turned on the light
    And I found myself alone, 'cause you weren't there.
    And although I'd swear it was a dream,
    I could still feel your body's warmth
    And the smell of woodsmoke lingered in the air....

I don't understand it, and I can't explain it,
But I know we've been together, you and I.
Maybe life's a circle. Maybe time is illusion,
And maybe love like this never can die.

    But I know I'll never really be the same
    'Cause our souls are bound by timeless destiny.
    And in your arms I feel a sense of peace I've known before:
    Completion, and perfect harmony.

        You've opened my eyes
        You've given me wings
        You've set my spirit free:
        In your arms, I'm as close to heaven--
        For now--
        As I want to be.

        You've opened my eyes
        You've given me wings
        You've set my spirit free:
        In your arms, I'm as close to heaven--
        For now--
        As I want to be.


© SBK 1989