Story Behind the Song
Written to ease the pain of losing precious things.
Lyrics
There is to be no absolute in your life until the day you die,
And you won't be disappointed to remember that when everything they tell you is a lie--
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, and I don't know why.
Will you be a pauper, or will you be a rich man, I can't say;
But whatever you are, I can tell you, for it you're going to have to pay--
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, in every way.
As the history of mankind continues in its nonpredestined course,
You must not be dismayed to find out that you backed up the wrong horse--
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, so don't go making it any worse.
There is something to be said for the man who lives entirely in his head,
And that's in a few years, he will be most entirely dead--
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, in its very own lackadaisackal bed.
And there is no one in this world you will find to lead you to your own salvation,
For the only one you will meet will leave you only with this black carnation--
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, and there shall be no fulfillment of any expectation.
As the runner stands, so shall ye stand.
As the waters run out, so shall ye remain.
As the time cedes to the age, so shall your understanding wane.
And the world becomes the clock when you stare it too long.
For the life of your mind is ending, my friend, but it never was that strong.
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