Roles Reversed

The lights are dim just a little bit

And you sat in that old chair where you used to sit

We have all the time that the Lord can give

But the Lord's time is running out

Your hands are strong and your eyes are shut

But I can see in your smile that the memories are blurred

You gave me the song time after time

And I'll do the same 'til it's done

And no one cares

If it takes us a million years

You taught, I learned

Now the roles are reversed again

While the city sleeps, you lie awake

And search for the changes that you used to make

Your hands still move like a hero

But can a hero just lose all his powers?

So ask me, father, I'll show you how

'Cause I have the patience if you're feeling down

We have all the time that we dare to live

Don't dare say it's running out

And no one cares

If it takes us a million years

You taught, I learned

Now the roles are reversed again

And no one cares

If it takes us a million years

You taught, I learned

Now the roles are reversed again

You taught, I learned

Now the roles are reversed again