First You Dream, Then You Die Lyrics - Singles - Destiny's End

[To Cornell Woolrich and Mike Nevins] 

Real lives fade, but dreams flare on 

Approaching the edge, thoughts sore high 

One thing is certain 

That is your life must end 

Withering to ashes 

You'll meet oblivion 

Awaiting the scythe to steal each moment from your lungs 

Underneath the cold stars, you'll stand your ground 

Dancing through night lands evading death's ends 

Shadows will stalk you through all your days 

Annihilation before the dawn 

First you'll dream of scenes divine 

And truths beyond reality's lie 

First you'll seek goals soaring high 

Never knowing when you'll die 

Your days are numbered on this earth 

Risk awaits you at every turn 

Someday you'll end it all 

Ignore possibilities 

From out of nowhere 

Your quest renews again 

The pain of living outweighs uncertainty 

Each precious moment is worth the wait 

Shocking awareness, chances not to waste 

Nothing is perfect, no dream equal 

Just one companion, the guise of death ahead 

[Chorus] 

Random cosmic scheme, like a falling beam 

Snuffing out your life, spiting best laid plans 

Mundane existence saps your blood away 

Calling you morbid, you know the truth alone 

[Leads: Dan, Perry] 

Just one millions, a flickering life 

Simply awaiting the winds of fate 

One thing is certain 

That is your life must end 

Withering to ashes 

You'll meet oblivion 

Follow ancient footsteps, a path that's so well known 

Stagnant existence, fit patterns set 

Your presence on this earth is the only time to learn 

Forge one creation, significance 

One deviation before the end 

[Chorus]