(mmm, yeah)
Listen to the rain outside, Nkere...
Just open your heart.
The coffee’s cold, the fire’s burning low
We let the little things begin to grow
A word misplaced, a heavy sigh tonight
But that doesn't mean we have to lose the light
I'm only asking for a little grace, my dear
To wash away this unnecessary fear
We build these walls so high we cannot see
The love that used to bind both you and me.
Give me peace, Nkere, give me love honey
I'm not asking for too much, just to make it right
Not every correction has to lead to divorce
Not every storm must tear apart our sky
So open up your heart, and love me tight
Love me true, Nkere, don't fall for the trap of hate.
(yeah, love me true gift)
A simple mistake shouldn't mean the end
I need my partner, I need my closest friend
We argue over shadows on the wall
But in the grand design, they mean nothing at all
Take my hand under the dim street lamp's glow
Let the saxophone play soft and low
There's a sweetness in the way we used to touch
Tell me, Nkere, am I really asking for too much?
Give me peace, Nkere, give me love honey everyday
I'm not asking for too much, just to make it right
Not every correction has to lead to goodbye
Not every storm must tear apart our sky
So open up your heart, let the music play
Love me true, Nkere, and me us well love us real
Why do we stumble on the words we say?
Why do we push the beautiful things away?
A marriage isn't broken by a single heavy sigh
We have to learn to heal, we have to try
Look into my eyes, let the shadows depart
There is a sanctuary right here in my heart.
(mmm, yes, swing it softly)
The midnight hour is gently slipping by
Beneath the velvet of a smoky city sky
I only want to find a quiet place to stand
Holding tight to your familiar hand
No more bitterness, no more foolish pride
Just you and me on this sentimental ride.
Give me peace, Nkere, give me love honey everyday
I'm not asking for too much, just to make it right
Not every correction has to lead to goodbye
Not every storm must tear apart our sky
So open up your heart, let the music play
Love me true, Nkere, love us real destiny is there Raphael is there
Love us true, Nkere...
(mmm, that's right)
Open your heart, my love.
Give me peace, give me love.
Just love me true...
(oh, yeah)