In the ending in between
pursuing life’s long dreams
what could and could not be
when it means everything
long goodbyes suck the thin air dry
depress and decay, question why
above and beyond the empty sky
something crimson falling, I spy
this serenade
this bitter sweet farewell
this hand grenade
dear son, I wish you well

glory fades from tired eyes
lost within blood burning
steps downward ever turning
dancing close among lies
hearing nothing new inside
seeing every red line divide
breathe in the fading glow
smile for her, forever ago

come on home, my love
seven mourning dove
fits tight like a glove
brave and loveless we come
into the night listless, weak
count my mistakes to sleep
round still stale lakes I keep
the closest things I believe
this serenade
this bitter sweet farewell
this hand grenade
dear daughter, I wish you well

glory fades from tired eyes
lost within blood burning
steps downward ever turning
dancing close among lies
hearing nothing new inside
seeing every red line divide
breathe in the fading glow
smile for her, forever ago

I believe in rainy days
I believe the sun will fade
I will keep my soul in a cage
never sleep, never fade away

glory fades from tired eyes
lost within blood burning
steps downward ever turning
dancing close among lies
hearing nothing new inside
seeing every red line divide
breathe in the fading glow
smile for her, forever ago