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 the 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, off your breast
I never saw your heart until someone 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.