Hopeless

Mmm... you know, sometimes...

Love feels like a dream that's passed you by.

But honey, love's got a funny way of finding you,

When you stop looking, and start believing.

I been walkin' these streets alone,

With the moonlight as my friend.

Every night I whisper, "Love,

Will my lonely heart ever mend?"

The jukebox plays a sad old tune,

About hearts that couldn't stay true.

But I keep hummin', keep on dreamin',

'Cause deep down I still believe in you.

Oh, I'm hopeless, but I'm hopin',

Hopelessly dreamin' inside.

I may be lonely, but my soul keeps glowin',

Love's gonna find me in time.

I've seen lovers in the café lights,

Hand in hand, lost in their song.

And though I smile, I feel that ache,

Been lonesome for so long.

But I don't cry the way I used to,

I let the tears fall where they may.

'Cause somewhere love's just waitin' quietly,

To walk my way someday.

Don't chase it, don't fake it,

Love's a breeze you can't command.

Just keep your heart wide open,

And let faith hold your hand.

I've sent letters to the stars above,

Prayin' they'd carry my plea.

And though they never answered back,

Their silence said, "Just wait and see."

Oh, I've been broken, I've been down,

But still I rise each dawn.

'Cause the rhythm of hope keeps beatin',

Even when love feels gone.

Oh, I'm hopeless, but I'm hopin',

Hopelessly dreamin' inside.

My faith is the fire still burnin',

Love's gonna find me in time.

When you believe, the world starts to glow,

The rain feels warm, the night moves slow.

Your heart hums soft like a radio,

Singin' love's sweet song,

Just let it flow,

One morning sun will kiss my face,

And I'll feel that gentle call.

Love will stand right next to me,

And I'll know it after all.

It won't be fireworks or thunder,

Just a smile that feels like home.

And I'll thank the stars for all those nights,

I learned to dance alone.

I was hopeless, but I'm hopin',

Now I see love's design.

When you stop searchin', start believin',

That's when love says, "You're mine."

So if you're lonely tonight,

Don't let your heart turn cold.

Just keep that faith alive, baby,

'Cause love don't come when it's told,

It comes when you're ready to hold.