Dying Youth

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 But words of your tongue blister like fire I can't let you go Slow down, don't leave Dying days of my youth Overtake me There is a glimpse of death in your eyes I'm not prepared to let out those cries I'll pray 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 Overtake me Reach in her womb, sheltered from strife Bearing the gifts and burdens of life I pray to stay young but soon will be expired An age of innocence long since gone I can't let you go Slow down, don't leave Dying days of my youth Overtake me Those who are looking backwards Chose to live as statues Frozen, fractured Youthful laughter fades I can't let you go Slow down, don't leave Dying days of my youth Overtake me I can't let you go Slow down, don't leave The dying days of my youth Overtake me