Time

Can we go back to a time I thought the world was mine?
The weather was still cold outside
The barren trees were covered in ice
I had a brand new bride
with like new eyes
No thoughts of care we’d survive
Her calming voice told me we’re fine
Can we go back to a time I thought the world was mine?
The sun in the morning still would rise
The dew on the leaves shown by light
I feared the tax of time yet not to die
Our youth was stolen by a world despite
our age, our plans, and now I cry for home
A hope, a road more traveled, the earth unraveled
Like a map plain to see. I’ll choose these words so carefully,
I’ll be gentle so you can see
I’m tired, I’m bruised, I am defeated
My soul’s abused, and my head is bleeding
How long have I been this cold?
How long have I been this cold?
I’m torn, I’m infected, I’m broken
I’m inhuman, I’m diseased, I’m merciless
How did it take so long to notice?
How did it take so long to notice?
I suppose this is what they wanted all along
The honest to become liars
Now weak but once strong
I suppose this is what they wanted all along
To break even the most respected
To be cowards, to be wasted
How did it take so long to notice?
How did it take so long to notice?