A life so simple
The vessel of your mind and soul
On a finite journey
Destination yet untold
Then off in the distance...
A light begins to shine
Shall we make sail for it?
Or shall we take our own sweet time?
And when you find a way
You'll be facing the new light of day
And through the days of darkness
And your eternal strife
Maintain a higher vision
Searching for a better life
And when the sirens call
Will they lead your ship astray?
Can you find the strength to carry on?
Is this the only way?
And when you make your play
You'll soon find a way
You'll be facing the new light of day
When all is lost, and the fire dies
And the sparkle has gone from your eyes
From the ashes new hopes arise
And beliefs that are true
And now you're finding out... it's up to you
You had the answers when you were young
Back when times were light and things were fun
You didn't hear the starting gun
Still your aim is true
And now it's all up to you...
You made your mind up...so long ago
Your path is clear to see, you know the way to go
I guess it only just goes to show
Still your aim is true
And now it's all up to you
You better run for cover
you better run and hide
You blend in with the others
'cause you're always changing sides
To he left... to the right
And when we're in trouble
You're nowhere in sight
Now you're a little bit older
but no wiser at all
How can you trust your instincts? Tell me...
Which way will it fall?
As it rains down fire
hell from above and below
It's getting down to the wire. Tell me...
Which way will you go?
To the left... to the right
And when we're in trouble
You're nowhere in sight
Cruel fortune before me is tempting my fate
But I can see no end in sight
My tortured soul cries out in pain
Yet takes me farther away from the light
So many suns have set... the picture is fading
The dream is just alive
This never ending series of misfortune's affairs
Has shaken my will to survive
Detestable life...
You heed my desire, then whimsically take them away
You place my wildest dream...beyond my reach
And then laugh at me while I pray
| Pray to my God...
Pray to God! |
O cave dominus veritas! Obumbrata et velata O cave dominus veritas! Dominus obumbrata |
Mistress of fate... so heartless and cruel
You know that I put up a fight
My wounded heart cries out in pain
Yet takes me farther away from the light
And so many suns have set... the picture has faded
The dream has finally died
This never ending series of misfortune's affairs
Has taken my will to survive
O cruelest fate... (refrain) Hear me God!
O miserable life... (refrain) Is there God?
The storm became a gentle rain
Healing waters ease the pain
All is not the same as before
Turn my heart into stone
I came in search of forgiveness
To atone for all of my sin
The burden that I will carry is buried within me
And woe is me... for I am he
Who suffers hard... for my sin
Please don't forget me (or my sin)
The wind has died, the earth is still
A cold and empty place to fill
And all I have are memories
Tell me where have you gone?
I go in search of the answer
To question all that I see
And all I find is darkness... why must it be?
And woe is me... for I am he
Who suffers hard... for my sin
Don't forget me
All music & lyrics written by Bill Berends © 1991
© 1996 Bill Berends Music Publishing (ASCAP)