Listen to the words long written down
Ere the break of day comes
Abruptly and without a sound
Hear my voice, above all else
But beware the siren's call
Deadly and beautiful
Fast approaching is the time
Lacking color and painted black
Marked with excess, unwanted wayside blues
I can see you for what you really are
I can hear your footsteps coming
And I can see you rear your head on the horizon
But this time I'm older
Let me tell you something
About what I've learned of late
Heed the warnings that I send
Because I've learned from experience
"Listen well to those who teach you.
Don't take lightly the advice of friends.
Quickly answer those who beseech you.
Never stand for theives who would rob you of your dignity"
I can see you for what you really are
I can hear your footsteps coming
And I can see you rear your head on the horizon
But this time I'm older