Standing in the shadows
Of the many years
Between wars amongst our fathers
In the shape of mother's tears
Shadows growing long as
These days that now they pierce
Standing in the shadows
Of the many years

Standing in the shadows
As we're killing time
Hoping for the day when
We're saved by candlelight
Blending in the best we can
By way of the shifting night
Standing in the shadows
As we're killing time

Standing in the shadows
Because the shadow knows
There is no where else about
For a soul to go
That has gone through all of this
So many times before
Standing in the shadows
Because the shadow knows

Standing in the shadows
Out of our own fear
Rumors of the end times
Are drawing ever near
Between wars amongst our fathers
In the shape of mother's tears
Standing in the shadows
Out of our own fear