Tell Him

If you see my boy who's lost out in the woods
Would you tell him I'll be home soon
If he cries, hold him for as long as you can
If he laughs, you can laugh too

Oh, I told him I didn't know about love
He said "come close to the fire"
Oh, I swear I never knew a thing about love
Now I'll never put out this fire

If you see me on my way to town
You might notice I am crying
Would you look at these things that I carry around?
Just look at this stuff that I'm buying

Now, if I was smart, I'd be with my boy
Where it's clear and fresh and lovely
But I traded it all for a painted toy
'Cause I didn't believe he loved me

So if you boy who's lost out in the woods
Would you tell him I'll be home soon
If he cries, hold him for as long as you can
If he laughs, you can laugh too

Oh, I told him you I didn't know about love
You said "come close to the fire"
And I swear you'll never know a thing about love
'Til you can't put out this fire
'Til you can't put out this fire