The Powers That Be (Waronker Anna)

It was a time and place The way that you held my face Until it was black and blue When I gave it all to you The way that you'd always pace Whenever you felt my grace It's all coming back to me It's all coming back to me With all the powers that be I'd be dead to you right now I'm glad I never held my breath too long And I'm glad I knew we'd part before death Or death that you'd give me "I'll give you clothes and food" When you asked me to accompany you I'm glad I learned to trust my intuition And not trust your selfish attitude You can be so rude It's all coming back to me With all the powers that be I'd be dead to you right now I'm glad I never held my breath too long And I'm glad I knew we'd part before death Or death that you'd give me