And so we fail again Like a clock that's out of time The whispering lights have gone away Laughter circled round the glade A breeze danced in the gra** Coloured chinese lanterns blew The light up to the stars Smiling stars And so we fail again Like a circus without a clown The smell of life has left the sky Burning before the afterglow Waves caressed the sand Humming nasty gnats they bite Escape my k**ing hands Anyhow Time to retire Tentacles seize Trying to drown me Under the ice Heart of the run Longing for sun To feel secure To return And so we fail again Like a tree that's lost its leaves My hemisphere turned towards the cold Swans pa** by majesticly Fountains in the park A sweet scent lingers in the air The warmth lights the dark Once again