Happy for a day


I’ve been over it and over it
My perspective so deranged
Cause I haven’t been myself of late
Feels uncomfortable and strange

I am usually so calm and cool
Nothing gets under my skin
But I’m missing now serenity
And it’s since you entered in

Was a sweet December melody
On a day just like today
When you said I made you happy, Babe
You were beautifully engaged.
Those were words I’d never heard before
Though it’s all I’ve ever longed
And those words they took my breath away
You were so happy for a day

When you spend your life in shadows
And you know that’s where I’d been
Nothing said and nothing ever done
Was enough to make the grade

I had tried and tried for years and years
He was one who’s never pleased
So my love withdrew in silence
Empty hopes took residence

Was a sweet December melody
On a day just like today
When you said I made you happy, Babe
You were beautifully engaged.
Those were words I’d never heard before
Though it’s all I’ve ever longed
And those words they took my breath away
You were so happy for a day

How you found the self there hiding
Under years of hurt and doubt
And we reveled in our joys
Every smile a silent shout

Now you say we can’t last forever
We are too close to the divine
As you suddenly turned westward
Saying simply you’re not mine

Was a sweet December melody
On a day just like today
When you said I made you happy, Babe
You were beautifully engaged.
Those were words I’d never heard before
Though it’s all I’ve ever longed
And those words they took my breath away
You were so happy for a day

Now I’ve lost all my perspective
I’m not sure of where I’ve been
Wish you’d spoken of these feelings
Before this flight was to begin

So I draw on little feedback
We’re too close, that’s what you say
But somehow that doesn’t really help me
As you take yourself away

Was a sweet December melody
On a day just like today
When you said I made you happy, Babe
You were beautifully engaged.
Those were words I’d never heard before
Though it’s all I’ve ever longed
And those words they took my breath away
You were so happy for a day

Yes, I’ve lost all my perspective,
I have surely lost my mind
How you needed me so deeply
Yet, can turn on just a dime

So tonight when that star’s shining
But I’m in this different place
I will long for that sweet feeling
Recall the look upon your face

Cause your words they took my breath away
You were so happy for a day