Like a Cat

I will put my dancing shoes on
Like a cat put on his magic
Like a crow put on his madness,
Like a fox put on his smile.

I will put my dancing shoes on
Darling, don't you keep me waiting,
You keep on hesitating,
But you're falling all the while.

I know I will be your lover
Like a cat will love a hero
Like a crow will love a shadow,
Like a fox will love a fool.

I know I will be your lover
Darling, don't you see it's fated,
You know that we've both waited --
There's no need to play it cool.

        Predestination doesn't mean we don't get choices,
        It just means that our ending is ordained.
        I'll steal your kisses and I'll trade them in for pennies,
        Buy you roses oh so many,
        One for each time we complained.

I think I could be your answer
Like a cat can answer riddles
Like a crow can answer madmen,
Like a fox can answer lies.

I think I could be your answer,
Darling, won't you ask the question,
Set the curve we'll have to test on,
Chase the secrets through my eyes.

I know I will make you happy
Like a cat that laughs at danger
Like a crow that laughs at logic,
Like a fox that laughs at death.

I know I will make you happy
Darling, you just have to trust me,
There's no danger here, there's just me,
Go ahead and save your breath.

        Predestination doesn't mean we don't get choices,
        It just means that our ending is ordained.
        I'll steal your kisses and I'll trade them in for pennies,
        Buy you roses oh so many,
        One for each time we complained.

I will put my dancing shoes on
Like a cat put on his magic
Like a crow put on his madness,
Like a fox put on his smile.

I will put my dancing shoes on
Darling, don't you keep me waiting,
You keep on hesitating,
But you're falling all the while...
Written on: 2008-11-30. Seanan McGuire