From the recording THE EDGE OF SOMEWHERE
Lyrics
THE TERRIFYING TIE<br />
<br />
The harder I squeeze the sand<br />
Of time I hold in my hand,<br />
The faster it trickles away.<br />
Each and every golden grain<br />
Is filled with pleasure and pain.<br />
<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds,<br />
Binds up our hearts, entangles our minds.<br />
Like some scaly sea serpent it winds.<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds.<br />
<br />
The faster I run the race<br />
That life has led me to face,<br />
The further the finish line strays.<br />
Each and every step I take<br />
Is filled with smiles and heartache.<br />
<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds,<br />
Binds up our hearts, entangles our minds.<br />
Like some scaly sea serpent it winds.<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds.<br />
<br />
The longer I’m in the game<br />
That looks like it leads to fame,<br />
The more it smells like decay.<br />
Oh, the hour is getting late,<br />
And I’m past my “sell by” date.<br />
<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds,<br />
Binds up our hearts, entangles our minds.<br />
Like some scaly sea serpent it winds.<br />
Time’s the terrifying tie that binds.<br />
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Copyright © 2007 Lex Zaleta<br />