the most private confessions of saint clair
words and music: Patsy Moore

It's been eight years since my last confession
Father, bless me, though I did not sin
I just gave over to some mad obsession
And- in so doing -let some bad stuff in

It's been eight years since my last confession
But must we insist on so much shame?
Can we find a way to ease the tension?
Can't you see that there's no one to blame?

I recognize your good intentions
I'm thankful that- of all your sorrows - you love me most
But you can't be my Holy Ghost
And I can't be your dream

It's been ten years since I pressed a record
But it's been nine years since I cared at all
And it's been eight years since my last confession
And it's been four years since the sad phone call

And I only bring this up to mention
That every single, solitary story on that shelf
Brought me to the best part of myself
Amen

I recognize your good intentions
I'm thankful that- of all your sorrows -you love me most
But you can't be my Holy Ghost
And I can't be your dream
I can't live your dream

Copyright 2003 Patsy Moore/Patchouli Grove Music/SESAC