[Verse 1] An atom splits To create a distraction And every single is a counterfeit A misdirection And baby I'll wait forever to find you And I'll change but never to blind you [Chorus] I'll stop the hands of time (Till the thunder dies away) I'll stop the hands of time (Until we can escape) I'll stop the hands of time I'll stop the hands of time [Verse 1] An atom splits To create a distraction And every single is a counterfeit A misdirection And baby I'll wait forever to find you And I'll change but never to blind you [Chorus] I'll stop the hands of time (Till the thunder dies away) I'll stop the hands of time (Until we can escape) I'll stop the hands of time I'll stop the hands of time I'll stop the hands of time