A Fleeting Glance Lyrics - Opeth

Up until recently I have been alone 

Leading a tranquil life but never at home 

Something had changed and I turned to the wind 

That blew through me and told me, "how long? How long?" 

Silenced the voice of my heart now for years 

I was perplexed by a fleeting blank stare 

Biding my time until courage had build up inside me 

Then came clean, "or am I wrong" 

I spend all my days contemplating my will 

For the weak shall inherit the earth when it's still 

A government bid for my life 

I was sold as a cog in a machine, "i walk the line" 

A fleeting glance again tells me everything 

Took a chance in vain, drown to a futile idea 

A pursuit of happiness as the storm rolls in 

An idol of helplessness, paved the way and then gave in 

I met with my mother and I asked her why 

For ten years so more she would never reply 

Suddenly she said we are all born to die 

Gave me purpose, freed me, "how simple it can be" 

But it's fading away from my mind 

There's another "me" waiting behind 

But it's fading away from my mind 

There's another "me" waiting behind