Northern Star

You were waiting at the end of the road so I wouldn't miss the turn on a moonless light with your flashlight I was touched by your concern And later telling stories 'bout the places we had been you cried in the kitchen when we talked about religion how you knew me when I was a girl all mixed up about the world and I guess it's fair to say we're so alike in many ways you're my northern star that's what you are When you were sick I brought you flowers the by the highway sort and we'd make love for hours and hours on the couch in your front porch and I'm sorry I kissed your brother but I thought I saw your face and you were gone the next summer you went so far away and I guess you thought we were dangerous you had to keep your distance Ah but I, I would have styled the world for you if you had insisted 'cause your my northern star that's what you are It's hard to see the stars at night in the city where i live even though my roof the busy lights make the summer skies seem dim but I'm driving north tomorrow cross the border about ten I'll be looking for your light to guide me in And I'll dream I'm in your arms underneath the starry splendor and you will never be that far I'll always will remember you're my northern star that's what you are