This Is the Life

Fireflies hold back the dying day It's a valiant effort Stars start to dance up in the haze And the shy moon is on the run Through the night till morning comes Dressed in silken flames of glory This life is a canvas on fire Burn bright, live your deepest desire For the time here on this side of Heaven Will fly like sparks in the night This life is a gift from the one Who gives life to every daughter and son Take the time here on this side of Heaven To find the road that goes on beyond this life We don't have time for bad goodbyes Make a valiant effort To see everyone through Heaven's eyes Every heart has a load to bear On the way to where our cares Melt into the weight of glory This life is a canvas on fire Burn bright, live your deepest desire For the time here on this side of Heaven Will fly like sparks in the night So work like you're worth more than money And love like you've never been hurt And dance like you do when no one is watching you This life is a canvas on fire Burn bright, live your deepest desire For the time here on this side of Heaven Will fly like sparks in the night Fireflies hold back the dying day