I want you to stay. I know it may be a surprise.
And I want you to know how I feel deep inside.
I, I turn around and I see you walk away.
And I, I don’t know why, don’t know what I should say.

I never wanted to be this close to you.
But times have changed, and there’s more I think I can do.
And you need to know the reason I feel this way.
Because a lonely man lives here eternally.
A lonely man lives here eternally.

I never went out. I never found what life’s about.
And I never could dream. I never had the need, couldn’t figure it out.
I, I don’t know why all of a sudden things have changed too much for me.
And I, I would walk away, but there’s something, something I want you to see.

I never wanted to be this close to you.
But seasons change, and there’s nothing more I can do.
And you need to know the reason I feel this way.
Because a lonely man lives here eternally.
A lonely man lives here, lives here eternally.

You changed my mind.
And you couldn’t be more kind.
But I gave you away.
‘Cause I never knew all the things you can do, so give me an excuse and I’ll run back to you, baby.

I never wanted to be this close to you.
But everything changes, and there’s nothing left I can do.
You need to know the reason I feel this way, alright.
Because a lonely man lives here eternally.
A lonely man lives here, lives here, lives here, lives here eternally.

A lonely man lives here, lives here, lives here, lives here eternally.

Lyrics from The Nightstaker’s “Eternally”, circa 2001.

Absolutely my favorite song of mine to play. I may have to do a preview of this soon if I become unlazy enough to restring my acoustic.