We met some time ago when we were almost young

I didn't have much money so I stole you a rose

You were dressed like an orphan in salvation army clothes



I never thought I'd lose you,nor I'd rather go blind

I thought I saw a future but the fortune teller lied



Your love was my salvation it could always get me high 

What was once holy water tastes like bitter wine



I know I wasn't funny but you laughed at all my jokes 

When I was choking on the words to say you your fingers down my throat 

The first night I said I love you you told me to go to hell

You were giving me head on that creaky bed at the old duval motel



Just like everything good love has to die 

Ain't no sympathy when it says goodbye



Your love was my salvation it could always get me high 

What was once holy water tastes like bitter wine



Just like everything good love has to die 

No one even cried we were one of a kind



Love left me stranded at the station and the last train's gone by

What was once holy water tastes like bitter wine



Your love was my salvation it could always get me high 

You take back the holy water now all that's left is bitter wine