As I walked out one evening
To breathe the air, and soothe my mind
I thought of friends and the home I had

And all those things I left behind

A silent star shone on me

My eyes saw a far horizon
As if to pierce this veil of time
And escape this earthly prison


Will there come a time when the memories fade
And pass on with the long, long years?

When the ties no longer bind?
Lord, save me from this darkest fear
Don't let me come home a stranger

I couldn't stand to be a stranger
Lord, save me from this darkest fear
Don't let me come home a stranger

I couldn't stand to be a stranger