waiting for love

it was a song by sergio mendez in the 70s. childhood memories come with it but i never thought it would become a personal favorite. i guess, no, i know that i relate very well - being still single and alone for quite some time now when most of my peers have gotten their own partners and families. the song gets me into one of those reflecting moods when one just tries to look back, think and wonder...

was it something in the rain or a chance of love again
that made me explain the secrets of my soul
i guess i only needed someone to hold

but i was gone without a trace
and the rain blew away

and it seems i've spent my whole life waiting for love
and when it comes i always run away

was it something from a dream that touched my memory
or a picture i didn't know i've seen
that made me stop and stare
and then i lost him if he was ever there

'coz i'm afraid of being close
where i need to be the most