Encounter Lyrics - Singles - Ray Childish

I don't dare to look up 

I don't dare to look you in the face 

I'm searching for something to rest my eyes on 

some resting spot in the space 

I can't swallow the lump that's in my throat 

the words I'd like to speak, they seem so remote 

the only thing I'm able to do 

is to pet the dog 

Chorus (repeat 2x): 

I can't figure out myself 

I can't figure out myself 

I can't figure out myself 

I can't figure out myself 

I'd love to talk to you, but I can't find my voice 

The conversation's running in my head 

in an imaginary voice 

I work up all my courage and ask you for a walk 

but you, you say, you'd better go