The cruelty of time Crumbling stone, destroying minds Every chill in the air Turns dreams to whispers And hope to lies The time is now I leave with nothing But my fear Don't let me go I need you to stay I don't want to be alone Please hold me until I'm gone The banishing of old Inspires something beautiful Handfuls of sand to declare Can't cross the river Styx Without eyes The time is now I leave with nothing But my fear Don't let me go I need you to stay I don't want to be alone Please hold me until I'm gone Mercy Not for me I want that for you, my love I'm so sorry Don't let me go I need you to stay I don't want to be alone Please hold me until I'm gone