Written and originally performed by the late, great Steve Barton, may he and his genius rest in peace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k19a-5TMn8AAcapella, except for the piano
Susan McFaddenMairéad CarlinÉabha McMahonAllWhich face will you be wearing when you turn away to leave
It will be your mask I've seen before I do believe
Will it be the one you first had on when you walked in through my door?
See, I know them all, I helped create this hull
I realize the pain behind your eyes
That twist and set them free too suddenlyWhy should I see your face in another time and place
When your eyes were clear and nearly loving me
I know I'll see your face in anther time and place
And I know I'll know the face with which you'll leaveWhich face will you be wearing when you walk out of my life?Which side would dominate, the mother or the wife?Or will it be the lover who is never satisfied
With that look you slyly plant to crush my prideI fear eyes, still can't crysalise
That image you remain so perfectly
Why should I see your face in another time and place
When your eyes were clear and nearly loving me
I know I'll see your face in anther time and place
And I know I'll know the face with which you'll leave....
Which face will be the last one that you'll ever grace me with?
Will it be a maze, an empty stair, some hieroglyph?
Will you try to pack it full with all the lies and the deceit?
What is glossed over, what is sacharine and sweetWhat will your eyes need to finalize
When we both know far too long now what must beBut I still see your face in another time and place
When your eyes were clear and nearly loving meI know I'll see your face in anther time and place
And I know I'll know the face with which you'll leave
Yes, I know I'll know that face with which you'll leave
It hurts to know I'll know that face with which you'll leave....But to be honest, I'm not sure if I really want them - or anyone else - to cover that song... This is just an idea, but I actually hope - for the first time - this will not come true.
