So to the earth, earth, earth
Stars will scatter and break as glass
Though we burn, burn, burn away memories,
We're clinging to the past
Breathing a wish, wish, wish
Knowing that it won't come to pass
Three short minutes remain
So you patiently wait
For a sign
Terrified
Bathing in light
Calling out, "someone, someone, anyone there"
"I only want you near"
This moment frozen in overture
Before we all disappear
Under a moon pulled through our weakening air
We'll greet it soon my dear
Still I promise I'll hold your hand
As our home meets its end
Thief, thief, thief
Blood-red hands of a ticking clock
Though we're free, free, free from commitment
We covet this facade
Counting out one, two, three
Dreams forsaken in search of love
At the end of your days
Will you sit there and wait
'Til the walls
Start to fall
To nothing at all
Calling out, "Am I, am I really alone?"
"And was it all a waste?"
You'd scramble forward and offer up
Your soul for another day
Come on, then, tell me, tell me, don't you agree?
It's written on your face
That although we could play pretend
There's no turning back
To center stage, the lead actress descends
Our satellite carrying the end
The moment of truth, a lunar light's lament
Don't fear the finale, my friend
We'll walk arm in arm in repentance
Singing along, we'll go but won't forget
Calling out, "someone, someone, anyone there"
"I only want you near"
Then when the thunder struck, she sundered the earth
And stole away the years
A memory won't ever mend this rift
But through it all, I'll be here
Dancing 'til sundown, one sound piercing the air
Our faces stained with tears
Though we'll never know peace again
It's an honor to share this waltz until then
And I promise I'll hold your hand
As our home meets its end
