You were waiting at the end of the road   so I wouldn't miss the turn   on a moonless light with your flashlight   I was touched by your concern      And later telling stories 'bout the places we had been   you cried in the kitchen when we talked about religion   how you knew me when I was a girl   all mixed up about the world   and I guess it's fair to say   we're so alike in many ways   you're my northern star   that's what you are      When you were sick I brought you flowers   the by the highway sort   and we'd make love for hours and hours   on the couch in your front porch   and I'm sorry I kissed your brother   but I thought I saw your face   and you were gone the next summer you went so far away   and I guess you thought we were dangerous   you had to keep your distance   Ah but I, I would have styled the world for you    if you had insisted   'cause your my northern star   that's what you are      It's hard to see the stars at night   in the city where i live   even though my roof    the busy lights   make the summer skies seem dim   but I'm driving north tomorrow   cross the border about ten   I'll be looking for your light to guide me in      And I'll dream I'm in your arms   underneath the starry splendor   and you will never be that far   I'll always will remember   you're my northern star   that's what you are