Gabriel

Hold me closer
she says,
with her eyes closed
I find
her gentle in my heart.

But everyone is awake
Everyone does it her way
I like it
I like it

Man with the ebony hair
Just a raven in her pocket
Got a burnin' in her skull
More than she can handle

Her soul is stretched
Beyond it
I wonder where she is
when she closes her eyes

Gabriel, Gabriel
Gabriel, Gabriel

Can you hear me say
your name
Or are you listening

I found you on the bench
By a rippling stream
Carrying a baby,
Little baby me

Her hair like fire
In the shape of an arch
in the sky

So Gabriel, Gabriel
I'm in need
I need mercy

Gabriel, Gabriel,
Find me
Bring me mercy.