Face To Face

Annie, I'm sorry I didn't come home last night

And I'm sorry about this long-distance call

I wanted you to know I'd be there if I could

But, Annie, this time they've got me against the wall

After thirty long years I know I should've told you

Among the promises and the secrets we have spoken

I was so afraid that this day would come

I guess all dark secrets take their toll

Annie, sell the house and leave

I just heard they'll be looking for you too

I wish I could tell you not to be afraid

But, Annie, that'd just be one more lie I let get through

Well, I'm sorry for the way that these things have turned out

No, I never wanted you involved at all

I know it's no consolation now

But love is the one to bear the fall

They know all about my past

But, Annie, they don't know anything about the shame

If I told you I know you'd understand

But, Annie, you could never know the shame

I would never have followed their orders

But they threatened to take my little brother away

So I lit the fires for the Third Reich

I never thought you would be the price I'd pay

After thirty long years I know I should've told you

I mean, who is this stranger on the phone?

It's just that I was so afraid that you'd go away

And I could never face these fires alone