Roses died in dirty water held up by the vase

Once a gift good-bye

Now remind me to replace

Hardened petals bang the dresser

When they fall away

Kiss me idle

Kiss me without make-up

Leave no marks upon my chest

Kiss me for no other reason

Then to give your eyes a rest

Kiss me slow and breathe me lifeless

Let this all digest

Kiss me idle

Slowly slowly

The longer it takes

The better mistakes

We end up stumbling on

I wouldn't want to leave upon your tongue a sour taste

Leave it foiled and disappointed

Wanted to be chased

A mouth that's open wide and speechless

Seems like such a waste

Kiss me idle

One time lazy another time dear

Despite all your fears of outlasting my love

I can't afford the stubborn sleep

On photographs of birthdays past

So close your eyes and catch your breath

And I will wait right here

Tied my fingers to remind me to leave you every day

While my hair is growing white

The strings are turning gray

And one by one they come undone until they fall away

Kiss me idle

Kiss me idle