In Held 'twas In I Lyrics - Singles - Procol Harum

In the darkness of the night, 

Only occasionally relieved by glimpses of Nirvana 

As seen through other people's windows, 

Wallowing in a morass of self-despair 

Made only more painful by the knowledge 

That all I am is of my own making ... 

When everything around me, even the kitchen ceiling, 

Has collapsed and crumbled without warning. 

And I am left, standing alive and well, 

Looking up and wondering why and wherefore. 

At a time like this, which exists maybe only for me, 

But is nonetheless real, if I can communicate, 

And in the telling and the bearing of my soul 

Anything is gained, even though the words 

Which I use are pretentious and make you cringe 

With embarrassment, let me remind you of the pilgrim 

Who asked for an audience with the Dalai Lama. 

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He was told he must first spend five years in contemplation. 

After the five years 

He was ushered into the Dalai Lama's presence, who said, 

'Well, my son, what do you wish to know?' 

So the pilgrim said, 

'I wish to know the meaning of life, father.' 

And the Dalai Lama smiled and said, 

'Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?' 

Held close by that which some despise 

Which some call fake, and others lies 

And somewhat small 

For one so tall 

A doubting Thomas who would be? 

It's written plain for all to see 

For one who I am with no more 

It's hard at times, it's awful raw 

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They say that Jesus healed the sick and helped the poor 

And those unsure 

Believed his eyes 

- a strange disguise 

Still write it down and wipe it red 

Nothing's better left unsaid 

Only sometimes, still no doubt 

It's hard to see, it all works out