we do what we have to do

every time i hear and sing this song, i get teary. i remember feeling emotion this deeply about one particular person - so much that i've written poetry that almost reflects each sentiment in this song exactly. i know some of you can relate (especially you coolbabe!). if you can't, good for you. read on anyway...the lyrics are powerful.

"do what you have to do"
- Sarah M.

what ravages of spirit conjured this temptuous rage?

created you a monster,
broken by the rule of love.
and fate has led you thru it,
you do what you have to do.

and fate has led you thru it,
you do what you have to do.

i had the sense to recognize
that i don't know how to let you go.

every moment marked
with apparitions of your soul
i'm ever swiftly moving,
trying to escape this desire.

the yearning to be near you,
i do what i have to do.
the yearning to be near you,
i do what i have to do.

and i had the sense to recognize
that i don't know how to let you go.

i don't know how to let you go.

a glowing ember,
burning hot, and burning slow.
deep within i'm shaken
by the violence of existing
for only you.

i know i can't be with you,
i do what i have to do.
i know i can't be with you,
i do what i have to do.

and i have the sense to recognize,
but i don't know how to let you go.

i don't know how to let you go.