The reward will be submission and a lack of self-control We all need some permission or a rise of self-control With my awkward conduct the past is just a hole Unwanted feelings spread a lack of self-control In the shadow of the sun Your life your thoughts your fears With the burning cold of ice Your face your eyes your ears But nevertheless we sleep sweetly as in intoxication Some day we will need an attempt at resuscitation Some time we will see that our past is just a hole And some day we should reach some more self-control In the shadow of the sun Your life your thoughts your fears With the burning cold of ice Your face your eyes your ears We walk aimless in the shadow of the sun