Photo by Kevin Carter (read more here).
I'M ONLY LOOKIN'
Autumn 1997, Raleigh NC

With a genuine smile the man said, Good morning! May I help you?
Well I turned down the aisle and I said, Thank you anyway...
If there's anything you'd like to see, don't hesitate to call for me, he replied
    I looked him in the eye
    Said I'm not here to buy
    It was no lie...
        And then I told him
        I'm only lookin', I'm only lookin'
        I was only lookin', and I walked away...

With a breathtaking smile the girl said, I love you more than living
Well, it took me awhile, but I said, I feel the same way too...
There were way too many lovers - now it's you and there's no other, she replied
    I looked her in the eye
    It'll haunt me 'til I die
    Y'see, I lied...
        I had to tell her
        I'm only lookin', I'm only lookin'
        I was only lookin', and I walked away...

    I take my time takin what I want, and I want what doesn't take my time
    I never look further than I need to, and if I don't need you I'm fine
    I've walked away from things, so many things that would master other men
    I've walked away, and I will walk away again

With a passionate smile the Lord said, I gave my life to save you
As we walked one more mile I said, Lord, show me what to do...
If you turn from sin and follow me, I'll see you in eternity, he replied
    I looked him in the eye
    I'll never know why
    But I lied...
        You see the truth is
        I'm only lookin', I'm only lookin'
        I was only lookin', and I walked away...


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