The smile of dawn

Arrived early May

She carried a gift from her home

The night shed a tear

To tell her of fear

And of sorrow and pain

She'll never outgrow



Death is the first dance, eternal



There's no more freedom

The both of you will be confined to this mind



I was told there's a miracle for each day that I try

I was told there's a new love that's born for each one that has died

I was told there'd be no one to call on when I feel alone and afraid

I was told if you dream of the next world

You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire



As a child, I thought I could live without pain without sorrow

As a man I've found it's all caught up with me

I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid



Somewhere like a scene from a memory

There's a picture worth a thousand words

Eluding stares from faces before me

It hides away and will never be heard of again



Deceit is the second without end



The city's cold blood teaches us to survive

Just keep my heart in your eyes and we'll survive



The third arrives...



Before the leaves have fallen

Before we lock the doors

There must be a third and last dance

This one will last forever

Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles

She's taken you to your home



It can only take place

When the struggle between our children has ended

Now the Miracle and the Sleeper know that the third is love



Love is the Dance of Eternity


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