by Jewel Kilcher and Steve Poltz

Under the spotlight, The neon kiss
Carnival barkers preen and twist
Three for a quarter, 2 for a dime
Broken Hearts General Store--Open all the time

I'm lonely without you
Just like one left shoe
I'm lonely without you

Tennis shoes strung across a telephone wire
The sun sneaks up on my empire
Tent for your castle with a bubblegum crown
Me and my minions make the rounds

I'm lonely without you
Just like one left shoe
I'm lonely without you

I'm a little cocoon just blooming for you
I draw a deep breath, The day is new
I'm brave, I'm a hero, The world's bright and clear
But my insides shrivel when you're not here

Newspaper pile on my front porch
The sun is winding up, its starting to scorch
The air is dust and lungs are hot
I keep making love to what is not

I'm lonely without you
Just like one left shoe
I'm lonely without you