"The Shadows on the Wall"

There was once music that went with this but I've lost the gpx file You came here years ago, ragged and running From wraiths and demons that you cannot quite recall; The loving twilight's keen to feed your microcosm But do you feel the gloomy twist behind its words? A hand outstretched with coin or care - it's all the same now, So easily confused with a fist raised up high, The very thought escapes your mind in your self-exile That there's a twisting, moving world behind your back. Over and over, fear's bitter pill is swallowed- To no avail, it doesn't take effect, Now pray that you're not the next one in line for gallows, We're nearing Rome's gates, now's the time to reflect. Without a need to deceive, Without this power fantasy, You could stand tall- Or stay and watch the shadows on the wall. Even God's fountain is no cornucopia, The chains of love may not resist the black hole's pull, You can't believe this extra layer of irony, The cycle of "fuck you" and "sorry" doesn't last. Over and over, fear's bitter pill is swallowed- To no avail, it doesn't take effect, Now pray that you're not the next one in line for gallows, We're nearing Rome's gates, now's the time to reflect. Without a need to deceive, Without this power fantasy, You could stand tall- Or stay and watch the shadows on the wall. And who knows how many tomorrows will smile to you So set your alarm clock to right here and now Sure you don't know but that's part of the fun When you've got to keep dancing on and on.