A Virgin Like You
The Ark · In Lust We Trust [2002]
Never been as bad as it may have seemed
I have never been vile
Never been twisted or unkind
Maybe I'm working too hard
Maybe I'm out of my mind
Maybe there will be a day
'Cause I've been losing my way
For such a very long time
That now I no longer know
Where to go
Oh, I wish I was a virgin
A virgin like you
I wish I had a distance
To put me through
I wish I had a burden
Wish that I had a dream
I wish I was as simple as you seem
Here we go again
When every direction leads to pain
And the one left I know
Is the one that I'm most certain
I don't want to go
Maybe there will be a day
Maybe I'm out of my head
Maybe love wasn't for us
'Cause I've been losing my touch
For such a very long time
That now I no longer know
Very much at all
I wish I was a virgin
A virgin like you
I wish I had a distance
To put me through
I wish I had a burden
Wish that I had a dream
I wish I was as simple as you seem
There was a time when I was a man
And everything was easy to understand
But now I'm floating like a shipwreck
Shrunk to fit in a foreign land
I have never been mean,
Never been as bad as it may have seemed
A Virgin Like You
A Virgin Like You stands as a defining track from The Ark's 2002 album, In Lust We Trust. Emerging from the Swedish garage rock revival, the band crafted a sound deeply rooted in 1960s British Invasion aesthetics while maintaining a modern edge. This recording captures their signature blend of melodic hooks and energetic instrumentation, showcasing the vocal charisma that would later propel them to wider acclaim. The song reflects the group's early commitment to classic rock structures, delivered with a sense of urgency and youthful exuberance. As part of their initial discography, it highlights the band's ability to reinterpret vintage styles for contemporary audiences, establishing a foundation for their subsequent releases and enduring influence within the garage rock genre.