Cowboy Junkies - Lonely sinking feeling lyrics

She says, "I'm getting that lonely sinking feeling,

you know what I mean?"

With his hand on her back he's thinking,

"Where does that leave me?"

Just when I think I've uncovered the secret

to peace and tranquility

that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me

He says, "I'm seeing those doubt filled

questioning eyes

and I can't believe it's true"

With her head in her hands she sighs,

"It's me, not you"

Just when I thought that I'd discovered the joy

of loving one so completely

that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me

Here in this silent room we wait on ancient ritual

Staring at our hearts

as if they were two caged animals

If I am the first to unlock those rusty doors

will I be the first found bleeding on the floor?

She says, "I'm getting that lonely sinking feeling,

you know what I mean?"

With his hand on her back he's thinking,

"Where does that leave me?"

Just when I think I've uncovered the secret

to peace and tranquility

that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me

Just when I thought that I'd discovered the joy

of loving one so completely

that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me

that lonely sinking feeling creeps up on me