The day breaks, it's broken
And time comes undone
Standing still's the sun

I'm leaving this evening
But first night must come
Standing still's the sun

I am waiting under the sun
I am waiting for my time to come

I'm walking in circles that gradually grow
Still sunlight glows

On bridges
Past churches
Through fields I have roamed
Stillness 'round me glows

I am waiting under the sun
I am waiting for my time to come

Come away now
It's time to begin
Come away now
I'm coming, my friend
Come away now
We've all seen the end
Come away now
Oh, I'm coming, my friend

When is time going to change?
I'm ready


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    I get chills whenever I listen to this song. I don't think it's about death, although it could be, I think it's about any major transition in life-- when things around you seem stagnant, and still, like the quiet before the storm, you know that change is coming-- that time is going to change. It's a song about growing, about transformation, or at least being so ready for transformation that you're screaming it at the top of your lungs. Love, love, love.

    seeemilyplaayon August 11, 2009   Link

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