[To Cornell Woolrich and Mike Nevins]



Real lives fade, but dreams flare on

Approaching the edge, thoughts sore high



One thing is certain

That is your life must end

Withering to ashes

You'll meet oblivion



Awaiting the scythe to steal each moment from your lungs

Underneath the cold stars, you'll stand your ground

Dancing through night lands evading death's ends

Shadows will stalk you through all your days

Annihilation before the dawn



First you'll dream of scenes divine

And truths beyond reality's lie

First you'll seek goals soaring high

Never knowing when you'll die



Your days are numbered on this earth

Risk awaits you at every turn



Someday you'll end it all

Ignore possibilities

From out of nowhere

Your quest renews again



The pain of living outweighs uncertainty

Each precious moment is worth the wait

Shocking awareness, chances not to waste

Nothing is perfect, no dream equal

Just one companion, the guise of death ahead



[Chorus]



Random cosmic scheme, like a falling beam

Snuffing out your life, spiting best laid plans

Mundane existence saps your blood away

Calling you morbid, you know the truth alone



[Leads: Dan, Perry]



Just one millions, a flickering life

Simply awaiting the winds of fate



One thing is certain

That is your life must end

Withering to ashes

You'll meet oblivion



Follow ancient footsteps, a path that's so well known

Stagnant existence, fit patterns set

Your presence on this earth is the only time to learn

Forge one creation, significance

One deviation before the end



[Chorus]