There May Come A Day

This room used to be so empty
I would sing for hours, just listening to the echo of my voice
and I spent all my time pretending
that these four walls could be my skin
and hold me in
as if I had a choice
Now this key will open up a door
we don't walk through anymore
but oh my darling, keep it safe
there may come a day
we need these words again
there may come a day

We raised these birds of peace from hatchlings
as when they learned to fly we watched
as one by one the snipers shot them down
we were only throwing matches
into an emptiness so great it was an ocean where the rain would surely drown
This world can be a dark and ugly place
tonight I see it on your face
but don't forget that you were born to sing
whatever good it brings
we learn to fly on broken wings
whatever good it brings