They borrow words for thoughts

And steal what they feel

From fools who choose to feel

For every black and white

For every ash to ash

These shades of gray will clash

For every dream there's a fool to back it up

For every word that's been sized up

The meaning is lacking

Every line that falls

And every breath and every hand that's holding back

The meaning is lacking

And every vacant hope

A spring to this winter's mind

From hand to man of mind

The heart of hearts will fade

I'm haunted here by this loss

Of what I dreamed it was

For every dream there's a fool to back it up

For every word that's been sized up

The meaning is lacking

Every line that falls

And every breath and every hand that's holding back

The meaning is lacking

And how's it supposed to be right now

I might betray my heart again

And how's it supposed to be right now

I might betray my heart again

Some are yours and some are lost

Ash to ash, but lost is lost

Some of the words are known, I guess

Hope for a sign beyond what's clear

But every truth will disappear

Some of the words are yours alone

Some are yours and some are lost

Ash to ash, but lost is lost

Some of the words are known, I guess

Hope for a sign beyond what's clear

But every truth will disappear

Some of the words are yours alone

The words are yours alone

And I try to say

That some of what this is

Isn't everything