Tower Song

So close and yet so far away All the things that I'd like to say Will have to go unsaid today Perhaps until tomorrow Your fears have built a wall between Our lives and all that lovin' means Will have to go unfelt it seems Leavin' only sorrow You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday? So close your eyes and speak to me About faith and love and destiny It's as distant as eternity To truth and understanding Now, the wind blows cold outside your door And it whispers words I've tried before But you don't hear me anymore Since your pride got so demanding You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday? Now, the end is coming soon, it's plain And a warm bed just ain't worth the pain So I will go and you'll remain With the bitterness we tasted Now, a mama's breast, a newborn child A poet's tears, and a drunkard's smile I can't help thinkin' all the while That their meanings won't be wasted You built your tower strong and tall Can't you see, it's got to fall someday?