Essence of Time

See the lines upon my face, see the detail and decay All from many moons and sunsets that have led me to this place As our fathers said before, "Take the leap, then take the reins Or you'll wither in the wind without a memory or a trace" Time is running out I can't seem to slow it down But the sand beneath my feet is sinking, no one hears a sound Silent screaming never to be found How did I not see the sign? All the water turned to wine I can hear now the voices and cries See the mountain left to climb See the white flag never flies 'Cause we're losing the essence of time I won't let you down, I will find a way somehow As the foreshadow unfolds, the prophet stands to take his bow History repeating itself now (repeating itself now) How did I not see the sign? All the water turned to wine I can hear now the voices, and cries (the voices and cries) See the mountain left to climb See the white flag never flies 'Cause, we're losing the essence of time Stare at false horizons, 'til the same mirage appears Find a wishing well and throw away your dreams to face your fears How did I not see the sign? All the water turned to wine I can hear now, the voices, and cries (the voices, and cries) See the mountain left to climb See the white flag never flies 'Cause we're losing the essence of time!