"Perfect Lover" lyrics

I smoke and drink and eat too much
And other things I shouldn't (That's why I love you lady)
I'd like to think I'd never touch
What other woman wouldn't (You're not like the others)

I'm a hotbed of addictions
Contradictions rule my day (Just like me)
I know it's wrong, but the pull's too strong
Lord, help me walk away

I found my perfect lover
But he's only half my age
He was learning how to stand
When I was wearing my first wedding band

I found my perfect lover
But I'll have to turn the page
But I want him in my kitchen
Standing on my stage

I talk too much and laugh too loud
Cause suffering and trouble (Like a little girl)
I fantasize and criticize
From my house of ash and rubble (Sit here on daddy's lap)

I know I've caused great harm
With these jinxes in my head (She got inside mine)
(Now find the perfect charm)
Keep that gypsy from my bed

I found my perfect lover
But he's only half my age
He was learning how to stand
When I was wearing my first wedding band

I found my perfect lover
But I'll not impede his way
His time is tomorrow
But mine was yesterday

I want to get to heaven
So I say my prayers at night (Pray to the Lord my soul to keep)
I want to paint great pictures
I mix my colors in the daylight (Let me paint you, lover)

Oh Jesus, I have sinned
And I don't expect a pardon (Your appeal so confused me)
But keep me from the trees
That bear fruit beyond my garden (I just had to plant my seed)

I found my perfect lover
But he's only half my age
He was learning how to stand
When I was wearing my first wedding band

I found my perfect lover
But he'll never share my bed
So I'll keep him in my heart
And in the songs I sing instead