But when you see through loves illusions there lies a danger
and your perfect lover just looks like a perfect fool
so you go running off in search of a perfect stranger
while the loneliness seems to spring from your life like a fountain from a pool
fountain of sorrow, fountain of life
you've known that hollow sound of your own steps in flight
you've had to hide sometimes but now you're alright
and it's good to see your smiling face tonight.
excerpt from a song sung by Joan Baez on the diamonds and rust album