Orpheus-David Sylvian

[00:18.777] Standing firm on this stony ground [00:22.848] The wind blows hard, pulls these clothes around [00:27.138] I harbour all the same worries as most [00:31.404] The temptations to leave or to give up the ghost [00:36.762] I wrestle with an outlook on life [00:40.606] That shifts between darkness and shadowy light [00:44.921] I struggle with words for fear that they'll hear [00:49.677] But Orpheus sleeps on his back, still dead to the world [00:59.327] Sunlight falls, my wings open wide [01:02.686] There's a beauty here I cannot deny [01:07.689] And bottles that tumble and crash on the stairs [01:12.032] Are just so many people I knew never cared [01:17.481] Down below on the wreck of the ship [01:20.811] Are a stronghold of pleasures I couldn't regret [01:25.653] But the baggage is swallowed up by the tide [01:30.146] As Orpheus keeps to his promise and stays by my side [01:41.851] Tell me, I've still a lot to learn [01:49.684] Understand, these fires never stop [01:58.224] Believe me, when this joke is tired of laughing [02:07.071] I will hear the promise of my Orpheus sing [03:07.678] Sleepers sleep as we row the boat [03:11.465] Just you the weather and I gave up hope [03:16.276] But all of the hurdles that fell in our laps [03:20.430] Was fuel for the fire and straw for our backs [03:25.711] Still the voices have stories to tell [03:29.420] Of the power struggles in heaven and hell [03:34.041] But we feel secure against such mighty dreams [03:38.723] As Orpheus sings of the promise tomorrow may bring [04:08.308] Tell me, I've still a lot to learn [04:15.982] Understand, these fires never stop [04:24.791] Please believe, when this joke is tired of laughing [04:33.500] I will hear the promise of my Orpheus sing