My Brightest Diamond - Escape Routes lyrics

It takes a lifetime to learn how to love It starts with a flicker that bursts into flame Then it fades to an ember with fights and with fingers pointing out blame Oh to exercise the act of falling in love with you over and over and over Let's close off all our escape routes Let's not put it off tonight Let's close off all our escape routes We can have it all tonight It takes a lifetime to learn how to love Most the time I'm taking too much in my turn But I yearn for your closeness and a gentle return My arms snake around yours Your lips open explore These promises we have saved They hold us They hold and maintain