Acquainted with Night

You were the night that failed to depart

Because I was holding on

And though we were quiet

The birds made the sky bid farewell

They went somewhere unknown

Shadows move slowly

I know that you know me

As one who was made for the light

But if I could show you, I could unfold to

Become acquainted with night

You sent me the cold white shape of the moon

In the city lit by this gloom

It’s how you talk to me in the forest of song

I am led, let me be led on

Now that you’ve shown me

I hope I know my own way home

Someday, baby

Someday, baby

You were the night that had to depart

And I was the prodigal sun

Returning to places I knew before

I knew the dark could come

Shadows move slowly

I hope you might know me

As one who’s acquainted with night

Now that you’ve gone, I’ll be mourning

I’ll be mourning

I’ll be mourning tonight