ON THE SORROWS OF WASTED TIME

the curtain closes in

we all know how this ends

the pendulum swings like a scythe

soul cries, give me more time

 

there is no escaping the dread that seethes

like solitary hours on endless seas

whether you know it or not

you’re on a collision course for the dark

 

soon you’re old and grey

and tomorrow is today

how will you comfort the soul

come judgement day?

knowing if you could

you’d do it all again

 

there is no escaping the dread that seethes

like solitary hours on endless seas

whether you know it or not

you’re on a collision course for the dark

 

why, oh, why

did I waste so much time

being lazy?

why oh why

did I waste so much time

watching tv?

 

for the sake of belief

and all your dreams

gladly play the fool

 

for high romance

take the chance

gladly play the fool

 

take the longest shot

against all odds

gladly play the fool

 

and when you’re looking back

off the beaten track

you’ll be glad you played the fool

 

glad to play the fool