It was a cold rainy fall
I couldn't really breathe at all
I felt imprisoned in
The norms of society
And who they wanted me to sleep with
I had not told a soul
That I really wanted to be loved by a boy
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You took my hands, said let's leave this land
Study French drink wine, explore what's more in life
With you by my side, I dared to think the thought
With you by my side, I dared to be approached
By a Parisian boy our first week in town
I tried to give him my number in my crappy French
You applauded and said that's fantastic my dear
I was really glad to have you in this foreign land
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The months flew by, I was so in love
We shared a tiny apartment in the middle of town
Might have acted like a stupid fool
I'm sorry about that but we had good times too
In our rooftop apartment with a bottle of wine
The cheapest pasta, we lived an easy life
So young and carefree, we were out all night
To find the funnest parties
Have the funnest of times
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Karin, I love you and you know that well
Before I knew you as my own sweet friend
We used to kiss at parties when we were still under age
While I was in love with your sister and all of her friends
But life has swept us a long way since then
I'm so proud to have you as my very best friend
While the winter darkness spreads over your brain
Just remember that we will grow old together my friend