If Not Now When

I'm slow in letting go White lies underneath will show In time the demons deep below are trying We hide in the underground We dream a world around Our busy brains ignore the sound of crying Its easy to romanticize the past I only want to leave a thing that lasts Time will pass, surely will Your years underneath the sun Fresh face where lines have come The burning bodies of the young and fearless How long will it take to fall How long for you hit the wall I'd banish all from rise and fall if i could It's easy to romanticize your past I only want to leave a thing that lasts Time will pass, surely will If not now, when I won't wait for an afterlife If not now, when can I taste you upon the night Our eyes if you take my hand You're sad and I understand How can smile when you're so busy dying Us ravage on the run, must fend for everyone Our selfishness can be undone i know this It's easy to romanticize your past I only want to leave a thing that lasts Time will pass, surely will If not now, when i wont wait for an afterlife If not now, when can i taste you upon my life The markers of the day move very fast I only want to build a thing that lasts Time will pass, it surely will