Cathedral of the Senses

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Smoke

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White-hot nights full of passion
Make you remember what you lack
Tears of joy melt the distance
Once you’ve felt it you can’t go back

 In lover’s sweat you baptize your soul
Holding for a moment what you can never own
In the Cathedral of the Senses
You bless each other now you know you’re not alone

 Refrain:
So burn down, burn down the walls with a firestorm
And trust your passion to keep you warm
Don’t be afraid to stand by the fire
‘Cause true love ain’t never gonna do you harm

 We’re both zombies among the walking wounded
Building walls to keep the world outside
But here we stand, touching each other
Looking for, looking for a place to hide

 I see the pain that you carry with you
I see you favor your heart when you lie
I know it’s hard to try and love again
But life’s slow suicide unless you try

 Refrain:
So burn down, burn down the walls with a firestorm
And trust your passion to keep you warm
Don’t be afraid to stand by the fire
‘Cause true love ain’t never gonna do you harm

So share communion with your lover
Life is full but you must taste it
Don’t save your kisses for tomorrow
A lonely life is one that’s wasted

 So here’s a toast to your silk and your satin
And that golden feeling between your thighs
Here’s to hopin’ we still know what matters
In the afterglow of passion’s prize

 Refrain:
So burn down, burn down the walls with a firestorm
And trust your passion to keep you warm
Don’t be afraid to stand by the fire
‘Cause true love ain’t never gonna do you harm

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