Soul Kissing
Words & Music: Benny Mann
April 1, 2002

Benny Mann: vocals, guitar, tenor sax, bass
Chris Gillman: drums, audio technician

I hate it, but again I’ve stumbled in here
To this haunting, hurtful old familiar place
Love like butterflies floating out of reach
The same pain with a different face

But then again you’re so beautiful
You’re more than I deserve out of this life
Tiger’s eyes, sun warm smiles, hair like the earth
You can see why I laid open to the knife

You always do what you say
Though you say it with an indecisive air
If you wake from your slumber
The spell that I am under
When you open your eyes I’ll be there

Soul kissing... I just can’t listen
To the cautionary tales in my head
Soul kissing... That fire I’m missing
When I’m lying awake in my bed
Soul kissing... Tunes I’m whistling
That you unknowingly inspire
Soul kissing... That friendship I’m risking
If I... if I... if I... fall prey to my desire

We live upon a planet pitched in battle
Within which we are champions of the right
Starving through long and lonely hours
To wrap ourselves in one other’s light

I’m pathetic but I know you see it in me
And I swear that I can see it in you too
Enough to forget love’s transgressions
Enough to believe in something new

If in the end you go ahead without me
I’ve been crushed out like a cigarette before
You’re the kind of girl I’d suffer hearing “no” from
I’ll just pick up my guitar and close the door

Its all right ‘cause I’m a cactus, baby
Though it doesn’t really suit my style
I’ll make it even if I have to fake it
Just water me with your love once in a while

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