Lyrics You Hit Me Where I Live - Peter Hammill

You Hit Me Where I Live

There was something in the conversation
Ancient languages were breaking through;
I was falling for infatuation —
How about you?
You say it’s nothing special
That’s just the way it is…
You hit me where I live
Though I drink the cup it leaves me thirsting —
What on earth am I supposed to do?
When I try to speak I find my
Bursting heart full of you
You say it’s only natural
You say forget and forgive…
You hit me where I live
I was once the man who felt no passion;
I was nothing till I fell for you
You’re a duelist in your own fashion
Eyes that run me through
You say that it’s a mixed blessing
But I should take the gift you give…
You hit me where I live