it's a clear night // the stars are so bright // forgetting the atmosphere // was ever there // vacant eyes watch // from the treetops // sensing that the end is near // all the years have brought is here // at the end of it all will you comfort me' // as the curtains are drawn will you come for me' // and as you strip away the earth and sky and sea // will there be a place for me' // the earth is tired // though once was so admired // the ground aches under my feet // so old and beat // creatures waiting // for new beginnings // but the end is all they're going to see // all the years have brought us here