04 · After Dark

The door clicks shut

The world goes quiet

I've been so good

But I can't deny it

All day long I hold the line

Give away my precious time

Every answer, every need

Still, I keep a little fire for me

Slip the weight off with my shoes

Nothing left for me to prove

Let the careful woman go

There's a side they'll never know

Slow it down, let it begin

Feel the warmth against my skin

No one here to tell me when

I can lose myself again

After dark

I give in to the feeling

After dark

I let myself fall deep in

Take it slow, then take me higher

Let me burn in my own fire

Every secret, every spark

Comes alive after dark

After dark

After dark

I don't have to hide my heart

After dark

Silk is slipping from my shoulder

Every breath a little slower

Fingertips and closing eyes

I can take my sweetest time

Let the hours drift away

I have nothing left to say

Every pleasure I explore

Only leaves me wanting more

After dark

I give in to the feeling

After dark

I let myself fall deep in

Take it slow, then take me higher

Let me burn in my own fire

Every secret, every spark

Comes alive after dark

No part to play

No one to please

The night is mine

And so am I

After dark

I give in to the feeling

After dark

I let myself fall deep in

Every secret, every spark

Comes alive after dark

The dawn can wait

I'm staying here

This side of me

Was always here