we went to find you in your sleep
what did we find but severed wires?
we taped your picture to the wall
did you crawl back into the trees?

we never remember
what it took to see you free
we never forget what brought you here
it was empty sleeves

we never traced your face
we never went the way of the wind
we wait for you by the lake,
partisans at the masquerade

it's easy to see
we kept you away
we never forget what to say
when you're gone you're gone

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i recorded an early version of this song, but I don't know if posting a link is considered advertising or something