NOUGAT
Written January 2004
I try to shy away from cheesy love songs so, of course, this one's kind of a cheesy love song (although the music in my head when I read the lyrics over is actually pretty heavy). But, more importantly, it's about knowing something feels right, and wanting to hold onto it. The title, of course, refers to the sweet middle contained within certain tasty chocolate bars. Now, when I eat a chocolate bar, I'm a little whacked out in that I'll nibble all the chocolate off the outside, saving the nougat for last. Not to say it's the best part of the bar, but i's kind of the goal I work for. Weird, huh? Anyway, if you want the Coles Notes of what this song is all about, I'd say it's about that moment when you realize that you've found something (or someone) who is just... right. And, for me, that's not so far removed from tediously nibbling all that chocolate away, and finally being rewarded with the nougat inside.

This isn't over by a long shot
We've got the makings of a classic here
Let's sit back and see what happens
I'm kind of partial to your atmosphere
I like it here

(Chorus)
I don't want to go without you
You've got your purpose
And you serve it well
So I don't want to go around you
I want to see what's under your shell
I think you've quite the tale to tell

May the afterlife be post-coital bliss
I always smile after the screaming
I'll suck the agony from your poisoned kiss
Just please don't wake me if I'm dreaming
You're gleaming

Repeat chorus

And you stole your voice from an angel
I'd follow your song to the gates of hell...

(Bridge)
Shine your light on me, oh, blind me with its grace
I don't need to see, just let my fingers reach your face
Bring your life to me, oh, kill me with its breath
'Cause we're nose to nose, and heaven knows if hell is all that's left

Don't hold back now
Show me everything...

I've got the feeling this is something worth starting
I get the feeling this is gonna work out in the end

I want to sing your praises forever
I want to scream it so loud, everyone remembers...