the last of his kind

did you hear me

did anything change?

we did continue and further estrange

and follow the crowd to go down the pan

then pray for the time

when it all began

do we listen

while the going is good?

we find ways and means

but not those we should

a self-given right

the head held high

in the face of reason we fly

we all lost our bearings

never suit the action to the word and smile

and think we are immortal

but only we are rank and file

time

time and again

appallingly high

we hang on you out to dry

why we're holding on?

only to find

he is the last of his kind

the alienation

a devious way

no cause for alarm

'cause later we pay

we choose and we change

cash in on the wild

we go round in circles

perfectly styled

we believe we get off lightly

and refuse we're riding for a fall

but our days are numbered

how on earth we missed the final call?

time

time and again

appallingly high

we hang on you out to dry

why we're holding on?

only to find

he is the last of his kind

we've forgone the chance

moving on in trance

holier than thou

we want it now

we need it

to feed it

'cause it is money for old rope

we are here

undying

or at least believe

creation's crowning glory

us we still deceive

a pearl of great price

we came to melt the ice

into a vale of tears

where the ghostship steers

we need it

to feed it

'cause it is money for old rope

we are here

undying

or at least believe

creation's crowning glory

us we still deceive

time

time and again

appallingly high

we hang on you out to dry

why we're holding on?

only to find

he is the last of his kind

we put off the evil hour

remain in our ivory tower

we were thrown out of gear

and still live in abject fear

facing the music one day

to our dismay

we are the stowaway

on ship of fools aside the bay

not aware we are up the creek

we blot out what is unique

perception of reality

the moment you see me

oasis of light

a planet of grace

where powers unite

will be our place