A memory it fades as the time flickers past A lifetime of pain and death outlasting As the blossoms they fall on a stiff northern wind My eyes trace the path to take refuge within
And life leaves me in darkness A sin left me here in utter shame As my memory holds thoughts of former gladness For you to judge my battered soul remains
Look away, look away Tis’ the day when your fathers be calling your name Look away, look away Lift your eyes to the cross as we walk through the flames Kiss your kids and your wife, turn your back to the light Cuz’ we’ll burn all that’s left so my boys look away
We traced the green fields as our hearts raced along Warm winds filled our breath the trees were singing An innocence spent under blue skies carefree A life looking back blessed with fortune were we
And life leaves me in darkness A sin left me here in utter shame As my memory holds thoughts of former gladness For you to judge my battered soul remains