[INTRO: instrumental ] I am deathly afraid of heights, you see Buildings, bridges, trees, and the like But the heights of love scare me the most That’s when fear and trembling strike. [VERSE 2] I see you on the other side of a great abyss I can barely make you out, but I know your voice. I dangle my legs over the bluff, as if that would help Gotta reach you, gotta get you, cuz I got no choice. [PRE-CHORUS] Get to me, get to me, get to me Across this great ocean of emptiness [CHORUS] I’m your wire, your wire to a little paradise Honey, I’m what you need, taut and thin, Cross the widest canyon you’ve ever seen Take a step, no turning back once you’re in. Don’t look down or side to side, just look my way Don’t think about what’s unraveling, what we’re attached to Because, baby, baby, I’m barely holding on to myself If you think about falling, I won’t be there to catch you. [Instrumental interlude] [VERSE 3] This may be a dire situation (dark and dire) But, lover, you gotta suck it up and tuck it in It may be us against the world and Nature, too Today, let’s buckle up against the raging wind. [CHORUS] I’m your wire, your wire to peace and calm Honey, I’m what you need, taut and thin, Cross the scariest chasm you’ve ever seen Watch your step, balance, then lock it in. Don’t look down or side to side, just look my way Things are unraveling, but that ain’t what we’re attached to Baby you gotta hurry, cuz I’m barely holding on myself Don’t even think about falling, cuz I won’t be able to catch you. [INSTRUMENTAL interlude] [BRIDGE] I’m not sure how we got here, this state of affairs Cuz we started close enough for secrets and whispers I guess that’s the surprising thing about erosion Before ya know it, five miles down lies a raging river River running sinister River running deep River raging to the ocean River never sleeps (never gonna sleep) [FINAL CHORUS] I’m your wire, your wire to something safe and calm Sweetness, I’m what you need, taut and thin, Bridge the deepest ravine you’ve ever seen Take a step, say a prayer, reach down within. Don’t look down or side to side, just look me in the eyes It’s time to start traveling to the soul you’re matched to Darling, please hurry, cuz I can’t hold on much longer I’ve got a fear of falling; I’ve got no strength to catch you. [OUTRO] Don’t look up, don't look up (I’m your wire) Don’t look down (look down) Don’t look side to side (I’m your wire) Just look straight ahead (I’m your wire) Lock in on my needful face And let my eyes guide you Your feet will not falter Soon I’ll be right beside you The eyes have it, the eyes have it, eyes have it all I’m your wire, I’m your trembling wire Never falter, never gonna falter I’m not gonna let you falter [End]
