Orleans XXVIII ('91)

Was it reckless of him to kiss her
After waiting for so long?
Was it ruthless of him to love her
When he knew he'd soon be gone?
Was it heartless of him to tell her
That his heart would be true?
When he could in no way promise
That he could follow through?

And when she sleeps at night thinking
Of him so far away,
And when her thoughts are on him
every minute, every day,
could his love for her be cruel?
Could it do more harm than good?
Should he have said, "I want to"
When he didn't know if he could?

A scared man might answer yes
And one foolish answer no
We've got all the answers
The right ones? Never know
But by the nature of these questions
You know just what occurred
He kissed her long and softly
Til their tongues began to purr

You only have your one life
You'll have time and you'll have tears
I know it's hard not to feel a bit reckless
But you cannot live by fears

So I say it's not cruel
That it does more good than harm
You're always on the edge y'know
One of life's little charms

He'd have been reckless not to
He'd have let a love slip by
And no matter how many loves we're given
They are always worth a try