I stand where sun is set, I crave the shade
I'd write it down but I can't concentrate
Ein Panzer Kommander with no hair in place
And all I am left with is these
15 petals of vivid red
One for every year I spent with you
Down in the tavern with Mary and Joe
15 petals
I love you twisted and I love you straight
Jewels and precious metals will never do
Mussolini highway, there's a frankincense tree
15 petals
One wine-bar vamp with the polythene face
I love you more than you know
Words won't me obey, they do as they please
You take me to places where I never go
I picked some up there to carry with me
The thorn is blunted and the perfume will fade
Tears and useless battles I'll never start
Palms reached for alms as they throw
15 petals
One for every hour that we're apart
Scattered in the path where you will tread
Jewels and precious metals will never do
