It took a lifetime coming back to me Then it ran away like a flowing stream Along the landscape of my life I have seen The view I needed To set me free I hear, I see, I feel Nothing like I ever have before I hear, I see, I feel Renewal in the essence of it all And on these summer days the skies are clear I can see for miles and what would appear To be the sanctuary of my souk Now this burden has gone Along with the old I hear, I see, I feel Nothing like I ever have before I hear, I see, I feel Renewal in the essence of it all It took a lifetime coming to me But the backlash kept me running And like an ever flowing stream These summer days wash over me Along the landscape of my life I saw a view to set me free I made the only choice I could And that was to believe