Rush Lyrics

Album: Different Stages

A Farewell to Kings Lyrics

When they turn the pages of history

 When these days have passed long ago

 Will they read of us with sadness

 For the seeds that we let grow?

 We turned our gaze

 From the castles in the distance

 Eyes cast down

 On the path of least resistance

 

 Cities full of hatred, fear and lies

 Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

 Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

 Beating down the multitude and

 Scoffing at the wise

 

 The hypocrites are slandering

 The sacred Halls of Truth

 Ancient nobles showering

 Their bitterness on youth

 Can't we find the minds that made us strong?

 Can't we learn to feel what's right

 And what's wrong?

 What's wrong?

 

 Cities full of hatred, fear and lies

 Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

 Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

 Beating down the multitude and

 Scoffing at the wise

 Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?

 Can't we find the minds to lead us

 Closer to the heart?