It was long after midnight 

When we got to unconditional love 

She said sure, my heart is boundless 

But don't push my limits too far 



I said if love was so transcendant 

I don't understand these boundaries 

She said just don't disappoint me 

You know how complex women are 

I'll be around 

If you don't let me down 

Too far 



It was just before sunrise 

When we started on traditional roles 

She said sure i'll be your partner 

But don't make too many demands 



I said if love has these conditions 

I don't understand those songs you love 

She said this is not a love song 

This isn't fantasy-land 

I'll be around 

If you don't push me down 

Too far 



Don't go too far 

The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea 

Is a cold fire 

Don't cross the line 

The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor 



Is a cold fire 

Don't let me down 

The flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond 

Is a cold fire 

Don't break the spell 

The look in your eyes as you head for the door 

Is a cold fire 



Love is blind if you are gentle 

Love can turn to a long, cold burn