Born in Time (Outtake from ’Oh Mercy’ sessions)

[Verse 1]

In the lonely night

In the stardust of a pale blue light

I think of you in black and white

When we were made of dreams

[Verse 2]

I walk alone through the shaking street

Listening to my heartbeat

In the record-breaking heat

When we were born in time

[Pre-Chorus]

Just when I thought you were gone, you came back

Just when I was ready to receive ya

[Chorus]

You were smooth, you were rough

You were more than enough

Oh baby, why did I ever leave ya?

I bereave ya

[Verse 3]

On the rising curve

Where the ways of nature will test every nerve

I took you close and got what I deserved

When we were born in time

[Instrumental Break]

[Pre-Chorus]

Just when I knew who to thank, you went blank

And just when the firelight was gleamin'

[Chorus]

You were snow, you were rain

You were striped, you were plain

Oh babe, can it be that you've been schemin'

Or was I dreamin'?

[Verse 4]

In the hills of mystery

In the foggy web of destiny

You're still so deep inside of me

When we were born in time