Being ill makes me ponder things. Not sure why…

Ever since “X” came out in 1990, this song has always bubbled back into my brain over and over.

“The Stairs” by INXS.

I’m feeling a little melancholy today. These lyrics seem to fit.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window;
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses;
It’s you and the roses.

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow;
Heal me from all this sorrow;
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes;
Now I’m living in your afterglow.

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again;
I’m caught in your shadow, I’m losing control;
My mind drifts away, we only have today.

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow;
Heal me from all this sorrow;
As I let you go I will find my way;

I will sacrifice ‘til the blinding day when I see your eyes;
Now I’m living in your afterglow.

When the faith has gone as I let you go, as I let you go.

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow;
Heal me from all this sorrow;
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice;
Now I’m living in your afterglow.

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses;
It’s you who is closest.

“Afterglow” by INXS