Dying Youth (Alternate Take)

Lyrics

Deep under the surface I keep the love Older and aware of a hidden universe I pray to be young and pray to be inspired Words of your tongue blister like fire I can't let you go Slow down don't leave Dying days of my youth Over take me There is a glimpse of death in your eyes I'm not prepared to let out those cries I plead to stay young soon will be expired So lost in denial I can't let you go Slow down don't leave Dying days of my youth Over take me Reach in her womb shelter from strife Bearing the gifts, burdens of life I pray to stay young but soon will be expired The age of innocence long sense gone I can't let you go Slow down don't leave Dying days of my youth Over take me Fools who are looking backwards Chose to live as statues Frozen, fractured youthful laughter fades