WISH I COULD STAY

The beach is empty and gray (the colours
     of early winters).
As far as I can see, nothing but hovering birds.
Now that my body is back, I feel like saying
     something.
But the only thing I can say is
     Good-bye
     Once more.

It seems like only yesterday
I was watching all the ships sail in 
Everyone on a holiday 
Waiting for the magic to begin 
Wish I could stay one night more 
You must have heard that line before 
From lovers in love 
Sad ladies in white gloves 
And babies with their bags of seashells 
Some will return here 
But some won't come back next year
To this fantasy hotel 

Someday within my memory 
I will walk along these streets with you 
Someday in my reality I will wonder was it ever true 
Wish I could stay one night more 
You must have heard that line before 
But places like these 
Should have a sign that reads 
Love me for now but don't love too well 
We're not what we seem 
We're just something you've dreamed 
Just a fantasy hotel 

For lovers in love 
Sad ladies in white gloves 
And travelers wanting stories they can tell 
Wish you could all stay 
But time permits no delay 
In this fantasy hotel

:: lyric by Kathleen Wakefield
:: performed by Wayne Anthony