The Albus Bean - Keep Your Distance Lyrics

You don't have to
Smile when we dance.
You don't have to
Warmly shake my hand.
You don't have to
Meet my eyes,
Or try to prise off
My disguise.
You'll only break your fingernails
Or break your heart
To no avail.

Keep your distance from me.

But hold me close
And tell me that the moment
Is all that matters.
That the showing of emotion
Is nothing more than empty ocean.
Only touch
Confirms sensation,
And that is all we need.

Keep your distance from me.

You don't have to
Cry when you're in pain.
You don't have to
Wash away the stain.
You don't have to
Taste the anger,
The residue of last night's tango.
You'll only break the fragile binds
That keep the soul subdued inside.

But hold me close
And tell me that the moment
Is all that matters.
That the showing of emotion
Is nothing more than empty ocean.
Only touch
Confirms sensation,
And that is all we need.

Keep your distance from me.

You don't have to read my mind
It would drive you mad if you tried
So leave my mind behind.
You don't have to hold my soul,
No cradle you make will make me whole.
So leave my soul alone.
And if you feel the need to peek
Behind the mask it will leave you weak.
So leave my mask in place for me.
[chorus]
But hold me close
And tell me that the moment
Is all that matters.
That the showing of emotion
Is nothing more than empty ocean.
Only touch
Confirms sensation,
And that is all we need.

Keep your distance from me.

Hold me
Don't hold me
Never let me go.
Know me
Don't know me
There's nothing there to know.
Save me
But don't save me
It's just best to let me go.
But hold me tight
With all your might
Don't ever let me go.

But hold me close
And tell me that the moment
Is all that matters.
That the showing of emotion
Is nothing more than empty ocean.
Only touch
Confirms sensation,
And that is all we need.

Keep your distance,
I plead.
Keep your distance
From me.