I wasn't looking for someone to love when I ran into you that day
I was single, happy and free and looking to keep it that way
But you came just like a thief in the night and took me by surprise
And before I knew it you'd stolen my heart right from under my eyes

Chorus:
Now here I am a prisoner of your love
You closed the door, locked the cell, and threw away the key
But I'm a man of freedom
So here's my ultimatum
I'm giving you exactly forever to set me free

I thought that I was clever I thought I knew every trick in the book
I didn't realize that I was dealing with such an experienced crook
But while I was thinking friendship you were planning and scheming romance
And suddenly, my heart was gone, I never stood a chance

Chorus:
Now here I am a prisoner of your love
You closed the door, locked the cell, and threw away the key
But I'm a man of freedom
So here's my ultimatum
I'm giving you exactly forever to set me free

I finally got the ransom note just the other day
The note was typed, it wasn't signed, it didn't have much to say
It said that she would make a deal if that's what I prefer
It said that she would give me back my heart if I would give my life to her

Chorus:
Now here I am a prisoner of your love
You closed the door, locked the cell, and threw away the key
But I'm a man of freedom
So here's my ultimatum
I'm giving you exactly forever to set me free

©Steve Sanderfer