a long time

we used to kick and scream
we used to scratch and crawl
but it's been a long time
since we cared about anything at all
there used to be a river
flowing through these parts
there used to be a northeasterly
blowing you and me, together and apart

it's been a long time since
you've laughed
you saw the good in me
it was a long time ago
when you were what i wish
and i was what you need

there were disappearing clouds
and spinning plates
you had your bag of tricks
i was your ace of spades
at every intersection flashing traffic lights
had us stop and go
now after all the dancing
the music, the dj's gotten old

it's been a long time since
you've asked
where is it that i ache
it was a long time ago
when you were what i dream
and i was what kept you awake