Heaven in ruin
Stranded somewhere between light and dark
Hidden while you stand still
By now, silence of modern noise
You signed your name over to me
We dedicate ourselves to see
How far we might try to extend
Where you begin and where I end
(Memories are all we'll ever have)
I heard the future calling
Over the morning lights
This future never started
Headlights carve out the dark
Distance starts to ache more than hurt
The bitterness of where we are
Buys one more drink at the hotel bar
Phantom limbs left the door ajar
Where we end up is who we are
How much more should we have known?
But just keep calm, take it slow
The bitter-tasting pill I had to swallow
Is you don't lead, but you never follow
(Memories are all we'll ever have)
I heard the future calling
Ever so long ago
This future never started
I did all I could do
The hand I dealt's the hand that beat me
I tried to give myself completely
But this is what the future called out
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(Memories are all we'll ever have)
I saw this future ending
Over the morning lights
This future's never ending
I hope some day I'll get it right
Just one time
Persuade me one last time
Persuade me, 'cause I'm walking away
Last time before we go
I hope someday I'll get it right
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I hear the seconds ticking the day
While the emotion washes away
I hear the anger mounting to nothing
It's just the next crest of the wave
Sing it in silence far away, far away, away