When the glitter fades It fades so fast What really lasts Did we sing of sacred souls Did we sing of rock'n roll What will the anthem be Has the heart and the harmony Met pleasingly When the flicker fades It fades so fast Nothing is left What will be legacies Recollect no memories Of the lights and the cheers 'Cause guitars will burn you see And the human vanity Should I give Should I sing some rust Pity me for my golden lust And this one's for the lily And this one's for the rose Here it is Let the truth be told Here it is We would like to know Here it is What will your anthem be What will the anthem be What will our anthem be What will the anthem be