Where does the time go? I want to know Leaving only shadows of what has been before Leaving only shadows of the self left behind Where will the future find us when time slips us by? Shiny pearls of wisdom, tiny grains of truth Changing our perception Every lesson, every rule Changes our perception, ‘til our innocence is lost The price we pay for knowledge, what a cruel and bitter cost On the other side of Eden, there was clear, blue skies Hearts filled with wonder, and passion in our eyes Through what single act of treason do we realise All we’ve left behind, on the far side of Paradise On the other side of Eden, there was clear, blue skies Hearts filled with wonder, and passion in our eyes Through what single act of treason do we realise All we’ve left behind, on the far side of Paradise Through everyday distractions We forage and we fend Asking every question as our nature would intend Question every answer with a loud, resounding why And we pray for understanding in the sweet by and by
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