Sing a song to the sparrow
That flies high above
Dark towers
In the city of love

Time to climb on top
The impossible dream
To shut your eyes
As I follow you

You had your reasons
Our bed was unmade
Couldn't be any dimmer
Just a crack in the shades

The red sea would part
Whenever you came
Seeking pleasure
Or distraction

Gone like the whisper of Sun in the winter
The black clouds are leaking and I need your shelter
The wolves are out lurking the eagle's not landing
And I'm waiting outside the gate
Of the biltmore estate

Faint songs on the radio
Keeping the time
The doorman is waiting
It's colder inside

I could bathe in your sunlight
Where shadows are caste
The sparrow takes flight
For the summer has passed

You had your convictions
The ashtray was full
Mascara was running
Through holes in the wool

The towers would fall
Whenever you'd call
Seeking pleasure
Or distraction

Gone like the whisper of Sun in the winter
The black clouds are leaking and I need your shelter
The wolves are out lurking the eagle's not landing
And I'm waiting outside the gate
Of the Biltmore estate

Cold wind is blowing
It's Christmas at last
The vultures are crowing
Sparrow's last gasp