Early I marveled that I was alive Early afflicted, a thorn in my side Under this glory I learned to believe Somehow always feeling, what eyes could not see River of fire cut me through River of fire make me true Early I married for love and for sex Early I smelled your fragrance on my baby's breath Staggering under this intoxicating yoke Drunk on the ashes, of my fears up in smoke River of fire cut me through River of fire make me true Late have I loved you Late have I tried Late have I loved you but Never mind the time