[Verse 1] I wake from a fitful sleep My restless heart beats deep I can’t keep you out for long Your memories still burn fierce and strong I feel riven in my soul You surface and I still cry hot old tears I still scry my mind And you haunt my dreams [Pre-Chorus] Oh I tried to run Why did I run Why did I push Against your warm embrace You gave honesty and love In all your grace Many nights I now seek The shape of your face [Chorus] Memories are cruel When you were so true Memories are cruel And I still reach for you Deep down the fear Of loving you hurt too Deep down I love you Memories are cruel [Verse 2] I can’t paint them away They still rule my dreams Rage withers me And scores my bondage A dream of a cold bed Held hostage by the night Roses scatter in the wind And fall from sight You gave all I broke in two Now every old and new hurt Comes back through you [Pre-Chorus] Oh I tried to run Why did I run Why did I push Against your warm embrace You gave honesty and love In all your grace Many nights I now seek The shape of your face [Chorus] Memories are cruel When you were so true Memories are cruel And I still reach for you Deep down the fear Of loving you hurt too Deep down I love you Memories are cruel [Bridge] If I could touch your face I’d hold it still But every riven hour Turns against my will I hide your name I hide tears in the rain What I held for gain Caused you only pain [Final Chorus] Memories are cruel When you were so true Memories are cruel And I still reach for you Deep down the fear Of loving you hurt too Deep down I love you Memories are cruel Memories are cruel I can’t paint them away Memories are cruel They still rule my days
