Battery (US-DC) - Fading lyrics

Again the clock is ticking Counting down my life I watch my childhood fade into time All of my convictions are covering my eyes All that I believe in has now been made me blind Wash my hands of the past Let my soul be free Wash my hands of the past What did it all mean? Standing here all alone drowning in my desires I`ve grown to hate the cold, but too scared to touch the fire The closer I get to the shore The tide keeps rising higher Take my hand, pull me out This body has grown tired Looking on with crying eyes Wishing for time Hold my hand Protect my innocent mind I close my eyes From my mind again