Why should all the wise survive 

When nothing is what it may seem? 

Why do all the living die 

When only the dying remain? 

Helpless are the broken wishes 

Dashed upon the window pane 

So close! But I'm one step ahead 

My shadow is all you will touch 

Too late! You waited too long 

I stole the freedom 

You needed so much 


Do you hide away from me? 

There's nothing here you should ignore 

Do you close your eyes on me? 

You've made that mistake once before 

Helpless are the shattered wishes 

Dashed upon the window pane 


So close! But I'm one step ahead 

My shadow is all you will touch 

Too late! You waited too long 

I stole the freedom 

You needed so much 


Search far, search wide 

Lying down is not a matter of pride 

Look hard, look deep 

Never try to take this line of retreat 

Don't let the bastards grind you down 


So close! But I'm one step ahead 

My shadow is all you will touch 

Too late! You waited too long 

I stole the freedom you needed so much 

So close! But I'm one step ahead 

My shadow is all you will touch 

Too late! You waited too long 

I stole the freedom 

I know that you needed so much