This song is on Bonnie Raitt’s 2002 album, “Silver Lining.” No video, unfortunately, but you can listen to the entire track, here (radio box at top right). And do listen if you can, because the lyrics (below), as beautiful as they are, are incomplete without the exquisite melody and Bonnie’s voice.
As simple as breathing, I picture your face, all tangled in daydreams, and shielded with grace. I feel you beside me.
Wherever you may be, lift up your head for me. There’s somewhere in my heart, only for you. If I must do without, I’ll let these sparks fly out, across this wilderness, from me to you.
Certain as sunrise, your image unwinds. You’re clearer than crystal. You fill up my mind, now I have you by my side.
Wherever you may be, lift up your head for me. There’s somewhere in my heart, only for you. Though continents divide, and lonely thoughts collide, our heaven will allow no distance now.
I can always close my eyes, take your absence by surprise, hold my breath…. and make believe.
As simple as breathing, I picture your face, all tangled in daydreams, and shielded with grace. There’s somewhere in my heart only for you.
If I must do without, I’ll let these sparks fly out, across this wilderness, from me to you.
Wherever you may be, lift up your head for me, there’s somewhere in my heart, only for you. If I must do without, I’ll let these sparks fly out, across this wilderness, from me to you……
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