You slipped from my arms; I knew you had to go,
Such a heavy heart, who could hope to hold'
And I know where you're going, and that's the hardest part,
No matter where tonight ends, you won't escape your broken heart.

Stay awhile,
Stay awhile,
Stay awhile.

Helpless for the words, and it tightens up the air,
It's not what you deserve, it's not for lack of care,
Inside of me is screaming out; I'm praying for my prayers,
Distracting and unworthy of each and every burning tear,
Seems insincere.

Do I see God in all of this'
Maybe, all along, it's just that we're so small and simply not as strong,
Strong like wings of silver, and feathers made of gold to carry heavy hearts, to cover all our helpless souls.

To cover all of us.

Under wings of gold and silver, (If it were mine to give)
Sometimes we have to hide, (I'd give you your own time)
For shelter from this bitter winter, (turn it back or forward)
At least tonight. (whatever you decide)
At least tonight,
Under wings of gold and silver, (If it were mine to give)
Sometimes we have to hide, (I'd give you your own time)
For shelter from this bitter winter, (turn it back or forward)
At least tonight. (whatever you decide)
At least tonight.

Stay awhile,
Stay awhile,
Stay awhile.