Eyes of black and skin so white

She moves so easily in through the night

You feel her power, she takes yours away

With your heart and soul you'll give her anything she says

Mother tell son, "Only true love waits"

But he won't hear the warning till it's far too late

And mama says...



Desiree will break your heart

Her rhythm and blues will tear you all apart, son

Desiree will break your heart

And you can't kick the habit once she makes it start, son

She's the one who practiced the art

She's gonna break your heart



Silhouette against a fading sky

Queen of fools, all prepared to die

She whispers maigic, she smiles a dream

You think it must be love but it ain't what it seems

Miles from nowhere with no place to stay

She'll leave you stranded all alone out on the lost highway

And mama says...



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The wind cries, a girl's voice sings

You turn to see her, but don't find a thing

Ain't nothing left but your foolish desire

And the cold all around will not cool this fire

Mother tell son, "For true love you must wait"

But he won't hear the warning until it's far too late

And mama says...



[Chorus