I Felt the Chill Before the Winter Came (Album Version)

I Felt The Chill Before The Winter Came (Album) - Elvis Costello

Well there's a difference in the way that you kissed me

And there's a sadness in your eyes that you can't hide

Why do you tremble when I hold you

I wonder if you feel the same

I felt the chill before the winter came

But it's easy to say that I won't give in again

I was just tempted for a moment and then some

But it's so easy when you love to lose to control

Now look here if you will

At the faithful man you stole

I felt the chill before the winter came

I suffered the guilt and then accepted the blame

I wanted you before you ever spoke my name

But I knew that we would go wrong

Just as they do in all in those old tragic songs

Did that melody haunt your mind

Just like a linger of perfume

Now you're in someone else's arms

Locked up in another room

Is there's a difference in the way that he loves you

Is there still sadness in your eyes you can't deny

Do you tremble and sigh when he holds you just like I do

What were you thinking of to throw away our love

And it's easy to say that you won't give in again

You were just tempted for a moment and half

But it's so hard when you desire to lose control

I don't know what this feeling is but it sure seems cold

I felt the chill before the winter came

I suffered the pain and then accepted the shame

I will have lost your love by end of this sad refrain

I felt the cold creeping over my skin

Still as the air until the wind rushed in

Still in control holding on to my heart and soul

Only inches from sin