Peter Hammill - Somebody Bad Enough

Somebody Bad Enough

I keep your picture in the back of the book
as index to my hidden pages;
a secret life
is where we meet
and I'll not let you go.

I know you think that I'm a bit of a creep
but I will grow on you in stages
until you recognise that we're both in so deep
that it's contagious.

And if you love somebody bad enough
I believe in the end they will offer you in their lives.

I keep the website stocked with pictures of you;
I love to scan your shocked expression.
I know that you're the only one
who really understands
all about possession.

And if you love somebody bad enough
you will follow their footsteps wherever they're going in life;
and if you love somebody bad enough
I believe in the end they let you in their lives.

And if you love somebody bad enough
you will follow their footsteps wherever they lead you in life;
and, yes, I love somebody bad enough
I believe in the end you will let me in your life.