Soft awakening mirage in the foreground Life’s ephemeral dance wasted waiting around I should’ve known as I watched the smile fade From your face Countless times that perfect line set in its place Nothing new under the Sun I mistook strength for sticking around A little dread, a little fun Sat poised waiting for the punchline I can see you there laying in the tall grass Orphic mysteries present future past I should have known once you set your sights on me I'm a sucker for a song like poor Eurydice Nothing new under the Sun I mistook strength for sticking around A little dread, a little fun Sat poised waiting for the punchline Nothing new under the Sun Nothing new under the Sun I mistook strength for sticking around A little dread, a little fun Sat poised waiting for the punchline Nothing new under the Sun Nothing new under the Sun