Just discovered this song on Pandora today--love it! Having discovered him, I've just learned from Freda that PBS is broadcasting a concert of Waits, a classic from 1979, on December 29th!
I never saw the morning 'til I stayed up all night
I never saw the sunshine 'til you turned out the light
I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long
I never heard the melody, until I needed a song.
I never saw the white line, 'til I was leaving you behind
I never knew I needed you 'til I was a caught up in a bind
I never spoke "I love you" 'til I cursed you in vain,
I never felt my heartstrings until I nearly went insane.
I never saw the east coast 'til I moved to the west
I never saw the moonlight until it shone off your breast
I never saw your heart 'til someone tried to steal it, tried to steal it away
I never saw your tears until they rolled down your face.
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