slow burn

Singer: judy collins

i had a slow burn for you darling

we were walkin' by the river

i was young and a fool

darling

i didn't know about forever

we took a train to vermont

darling

we skied the mountains in the west

and all the while the fire smoldered

i felt it burning in my chest

we were walking by the ocean

on the coast of california

i felt that i should tell you something

but then the moment passed

life went on for us

darling

we went our separate ways

i very seldom thought of you

darling

the past was all a haze

then i saw you in the city

your eyes lit up and so did mine

we walked together by the reservoir

and shared a glass of wine

the time has passed away

darling

i thought that flame was burning out

i had my life to live

darling

could i let go of any doubt

when i saw you that day in the city

i suffered such a surprise

the fire was lit and the slow burn started

had it never died

now there's a slow burn

darling

like a sweet and smoky song

and what i didn't know

darling

was that your love was never gone

i have a slow burn

i have a slow burn

i have a slow burn

for you

i have a slow burn

i have a slow burn

i have a slow burn

for you

Lyric Context: slow burn - judy collins