"Life and the Maiden (The Awakening)"

I'm watching through the looking glass
At a girl I thought I once knew
But beneath the mellow tears
Not everything is clear
And I just don't know her anymore

I tried so hard to leave behind
The symbols of my hatred and my pride
But the vigil I hold
Can't escape its flow
Embracing the heartache once again

Imagine the surprise
Reflected in his eyes

Generations pass and the child walks alone
I took for granted a love I could call my own
But I don't need anyone anymore
People have come and gone
But I have the strength to carry on
I have evened the score

The awakening has passed on.

Riding out these stormy nights
So many wrongs or rights
My yesterdays are gone
It's time to move on
The past is best left alone

There's a challenge that awaits
With its sweet and bitter taste
Ready for the fall
Rising above all
Leaving a tale to tell

We'll go our separate ways
Miss you on another day

Generations pass and the child walks alone
I took for granted a love I could call my own
But I don't need anyone anymore
People have come and gone
But I have the strength to carry on
I have evened the score

The awakening has passed on.

Will I look back in despair
When my life ends its time?
Will the maiden have mercy on my soul
When I find my peace of mind?

I'm watching through the looking glass
At a girl I knew before
Beneath those mellow tears
Everything is crystal clear
I have the memories forever more

The reasons for my fight
Looking back, always seemed right
They were, until tonight

Generations pass and the child walks alone
I took for granted a love I could call my own
But I don't need anyone anymore
People have come and gone
But I have the strength to carry on
I have evened the score

The awakening has passed on.


(P. Gallegos)
(c) 1996 Darknight Melodies.