Letter to Hermione
David Bowie Lyrics

The hand that wrote this letter
The letter was written by me, and I express that the person receiving it should appreciate it.

Sweeps the pillow clean
After writing this letter, I want the reader to have a peaceful sleep; free of any worries.

So rest your head and read a treasured dream
The letter conveys a dream that I hold close to me, and I want the reader to experience it.

I care for no one else but you
I express strong feelings for the recipient, and with utter devotion, I write this letter for their eyes only.

I tear my soul to cease the pain
My emotions are so intense that they terrorize me from within, but writing this letter helps me cope with it.

I think maybe you feel the same
An inkling within me whispers that the recipient may share similar emotions, but I cannot be sure.

What can we do?
I become overwhelmed, not knowing what to do with these emotions.

I'm not quite sure what we're supposed to do
We are lost and don't know what the future holds for us or for our feelings.

So I've been writing just for you
As I don't know what to do, I've resorted to writing letters to release these emotions, which are entirely for the recipient.

They say your life is going very well
I've heard about your recent successes from others.

They say you sparkle like a different girl
Your newfound success has transformed you into a different person, a person with a sparkle or shine.

But something tells me that you hide
Despite these alleged successes, I believe that you're hiding something.

When all the world is warm and tired
During a time when everyone is happy and energetic, you seem to feel differently.

You cry a little in the dark
At night, your true emotions are unveiled, and you cry alone in the dark.

Well so do I
I can relate to you as I, too, cry alone in the dark.

I'm not quite sure what you're supposed to say
I don't know how to comfort you, as I don't know what you want to hear.

But I can see it's not okay
I can tell that everything isn't okay, but I don't know how to help.

He makes you laugh
You have someone by your side who makes you happy.

He brings you out in style
You go out with him in a stylish form and feel good about yourself.

He treats you well
Your partner treats you with respect and care.

And makes you up real fine
He makes you look beautiful and attractive.

And when he's strong
He's a source of strength to you when you need it the most.

He's strong for you
He always prioritizes you and is there to support you.

And when you kiss
When you two share an intimate moment of a kiss.

It's something new
Your relationship with your partner is fresh and exciting.

But did you ever call my name
As much as we might have drifted apart, I just hope that you remember me in some form.

Just by mistake?
Maybe unintentionally, you might call my name.

I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to do
I'm unsure whether to interfere in your life, even though I want to.

So I'll just write some love to you
As my situation is unclear, instead of acting, writing a love letter is all I can do right now.