Oh father, when i see that look in your eyes I know you are afraid of dying And if we cannot quell the silence in strides Would it be for our lack of trying? Time, unyielding In the hour We had held you As a tower Though i see the love and strength that fuel your resolve We must not let it go unspoken Oh father, though i strive to earn your regard The path i choose will be uneven You say this journey's always meant to be hard Please think of me as i am leaving Time unyielding In the hour We had held you As a tower For you see the present tense will surely evolve We must not let it grow so broken Oh father, when we finally cross this divide There will be no more need for fleeing You will recognize the flame that burns in my eyes For it's the very same one You planted there, upon the evening.