Hope Dies Young

How could you know? As pure as driven snow Through a winter of descent The splintered argument Such a withering lament Hopes will die young Hopes will die young now Obscure the light of day Assured the life that yearns inside Reaching out in vain Reaching out betrayed How would you know? The purest visions grow Through the system of intent A weakened argument Is your eternal punishment Hopes will die young Hopes will die young now Obscure the light of day Assured the light that burns inside Reaching out in vain Reaching out some way How could you know? As pure as driven snow How could you know?