On the dawn of a fall day, I entered the forest at bay
A towering redwood stood with years
With untraced wisdom, only spoken tears
Ethereal melodies ring in my ear
I turn my head to where the trees clear
A robed woman sings with all her might
Her voice proclaims the Valley of Life's Delight
A blanket of mist covers me
I have to earn my right to see
Break through the clouds and beauty stays
If I fall I've found the harshest human maze
Have you ever felt the grips
Of a friendly death
Without ever drifting ashore
Or sensed your life for seconds
Then realized you have no choice
I followed a path bound by hemlocks
Crossing a river, I saw an indian brave
He lept over stones which I - I plainly see
Saying come and build a fire with me
It has to be about running from the cave
About letting self emerge in all its glory
It has to be about running from the cave
A blanket of mist covers me
I have to earn my right to see
Break through the clouds and beauty stays
If I fall I've found the harshest human maze
Have you ever felt the grips
Of a friendly death
Without ever drifting ashore
Or sensed your life for seconds
Then realized you have no choice
You have no choice