As I'm gazing out across the empty shoreline There are many questions running through my mind As the waves caress the rocks upon my island I count the days until I feel them on my skin Have I become the very one? The very man I hoped I'd never have to meet Look at me now, I'm here somehow And I'm surrounded by the weeping of the sea This cage that I call my home Never ceases to oppress my sorry soul The dying embers of life in me are gone As I lay here growing older As the night begins to fall and day is fading Tormented by the flickering of city lights But when I lay my mind to rest I dream of freedom I hope I never have to open up my eyes The damage done, all hope is gone This place was built for people never to escape Beyond these walls lies everything I ever wanted but for now I'll have to wait This cage that I call my home Never ceases to oppress my sorry soul The dying embers of life in me are gone As I lay here growing older This cage that I call my home Never ceases to oppress my sorry soul The dying embers of life in me are gone As I lay here growing older