Eyes of black and skin so white   She moves so easily in through the night   You feel her power, she takes yours away   With your heart and soul you'll give her anything she says   Mother tell son, "Only true love waits"   But he won't hear the warning till it's far too late   And mama says...     Desiree will break your heart   Her rhythm and blues will tear you all apart, son   Desiree will break your heart   And you can't kick the habit once she makes it start, son   She's the one who practiced the art   She's gonna break your heart     Silhouette against a fading sky   Queen of fools, all prepared to die   She whispers maigic, she smiles a dream   You think it must be love but it ain't what it seems   Miles from nowhere with no place to stay   She'll leave you stranded all alone out on the lost highway   And mama says...     [Chorus]     The wind cries, a girl's voice sings   You turn to see her, but don't find a thing   Ain't nothing left but your foolish desire   And the cold all around will not cool this fire   Mother tell son, "For true love you must wait"   But he won't hear the warning until it's far too late   And mama says...     [Chorus]