A warm shadow over a dim streetlight
Let's stay inside tonight
And try again some other time around
A white blanket over your big brown eyes
When will we realise
The daybreak brings another paradise
Sweet potato
Hold your breath and count to ten
All the faces you let in will guide the way
We only have one night
Before the fool becomes the wise
Close your eyes, sweet potato, close your eyes
Dark chocolate and tea from the finest leaves
Hands reaching up to me
Say, "This is now, as good as it can be"
So start sweetly by turning your eyes to me
Look at me patiently
Now is now, as good as it can be
Sweet potato
Hold your breath and count to ten
All the faces you let in will guide the way
We only have one night
Before the fool becomes the wise
Close your eyes, sweet potato, close your eyes