Was a time this house stood tall With thirst and pride And love held it together strong Was a time these walls held me inside A joy my heart knew it could build a life upon Was a time these rooms were arms that kept me warm Gave me cause to settle down Now the wind just blows the past around And this house settles deeper in the ground Was a time this doorway reached for me And closed behind me saying I was home This empty fireplace that stares at me Once burned a fire that I know you have ever known These wilted roses sent with promises Have shared the happiness that I had found Now the wind just blows the past around And this house just settles deeper in the ground There’s a time I knew her laughter like my face And her smile took away my wings And her hands held me a prisoner In a world so full of love that I had everything And this freedom that I’m feelin’ now is doom for me Now that I know she’s gone, she’s gone The wind just blows the past around And this house settles deeper in the ground