When to Come Back (a duet) by KZBPascual

Here's another song I wrote. I was inspired by Wong Kar-Wai's "In the Mood for Love", especially the movie's opening:

"It is a restless moment. She has kept her head lowered, for him to come closer. But he couldn't, for lack of courage, she turns and walks away."

Please comment! :)

When to Come Back

By KZBPascual

finished February 19, 2011

(Girl)

Before you left, you promised—

you said, “upon my return

“I’ll bring with me what you and I seek.

And I have to look for it alone, for now”—

But do you know exactly how?

While you’re away, every day I wished

for you and I to once more speak.

Refrain

And even if there’s no guarantee

once again, I’ll take another risk:

I’ll step aside, leaving you be.

Chorus

You see, time always sets us apart

and it has yet to bring us together.

There’s nothing else to do but wait—

wait ‘til we both gain more faith

to stand the tests of time

and hold our ground until they’re over.

(Boy)

Trust me when I say that I will be back.

There are just things I have to think of

and some things I need to look for.

I just need you to believe in my promise.

I’d rather let go of something else than this.

But you can’t suffer for what I lack,

I couldn’t burden you anymore.

Refrain

And even if there’s no guarantee

once again, I’ll take another risk:

I’ll step aside, leaving you be.

Chorus

You see, time always sets us apart

and it has yet to bring us together.

There’s nothing else to do but wait—

wait ‘til we both gain more faith

to stand the tests of time

and hold our ground until they’re over.

Bridge (Simultaneous B&G)

I don’t want you to be in pain (Your leaving brought me so much pain.)

But please wait ‘til I come back. (I don’t know when you’d be back.)

When I return, I promise to make up; (I’m restraining myself from giving up)

I just have to better myself.  (but I have to think of myself.)

I’m sorry if I had to go. (I’m sorry, but I have to go.)

Chorus 2(B&G)

You see, time always sets us apart

and it has yet to bring us together.

There’s nothing else to do but wait—  (Sorry, I could no longer wait—)

wait ‘til we both gain more faith

to stand the tests of time

and hold our ground until they’re over.

FIN