Woman, you're the master of an evil that can captivate a man
And just because I'm human, I sometimes let temptation take my hand
But the temporary love you give me only satisfies a selfish goal
While the one that waits at home has got the kind of love that satisfies my soul
In the shadows I have waited many times and took the love you gave so free
And just because I'm human, I sometimes let temptation take my hand
I guess that I'd be like if I said your love was less than ecstasy
I don't mean to hurt you, girl, when I tell you to forget what we have known
I've been living with an angel and flirting with a devil for too long
You ain't never seen the day
You ain't never seen the day

When you could take a place beside her
In a plain and simple way
She's still much more woman than you ever heard
Well, it's a trip with honey
And you'll tend to touch your helmet for a while
But the petals of my orchid stand high
And the roses that grow high
You ain't never seen the day
When you could take a place beside her
In a plain and simple way
She's still much more woman than you ever heard
Well, it's a trip with honey
And you'll tend to touch your helmet for a while
But the petals of my orchid stand high
And the roses that grow high
Yes, the petals of my orchid stand high
And the roses that grow high