Tom Waits

San Diego Serenade

I never saw the morning 'til I stayed up all night

I never saw the sunshine 'til you turned out the light

I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long

I never heard the melody until I needed a song

I never saw the white line, 'til I was leaving you behind

I never knew I needed you until I was caught up in a bind

I never spoke "I love you" 'til I cursed you in vain

I never felt my heartstrings until I nearly went insane

I never saw the east coast until I moved to the west

I never saw the moonlight until it shone off of your breast

I never saw your heart until someone tried to steal, tried to steal it away

I never saw your tears until they rolled down your face

I never saw the morning 'til I stayed up all night

I never saw the sunshine 'til you turned out your love light, baby

I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long

I never heard the melody until I needed the song