Judy Collins & Ari Hest Slow Burn Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I had a slow burn for you darling
We were walkin' by the river
I was young and a fool, darling
I didn't know about forever
We took a train to Vermont, darling
We skied the mountains in the west
And all the while the fire smoldered
I felt it burning in my chest
We were walking by the ocean
On the coast of California
I felt that I should tell you something
But then the moment passed

[Chorus]
Life went on for us, darling
(I was never very far)
We went our separate ways
(But I had to stay away)
I very seldom thought of you, darling
(Hard to remember)
The past was all a haze
Then I saw you in the city
(Couldn't believe my eyes)
Your eyes lit up and so did mine
(There was so much to say)
We walked together by the reservoir (Hold my hand)
And shared a glass of wine

[Verse 2]
The time has passed away, darling
I thought that flame was burning out
I had my life to live, darling
Could I let go of any doubt

[Chorus]
When I saw you that day in the city
(Memories floated back)
I suffered such a surprise
(It all was such a surprise)
The fire was lit and the slow burn started
Had it never died
Now there's a slow burn, darling
(Just like there'd been before)
Like a sweet and smoky song
(A longing in our hearts)
And what I didn't know, darling
(Maybe this was meant to be)
Was that your love was never gone

I have a slow burn
I have a slow burn
I have a slow burn
For you

I have a slow burn
I have a slow burn
I have a slow burn
For you