And we're starting from A background they find amusing If I'm not gone I'll make this home Let loose this faceless tribune Induce that place all our own In every strong hold or commune Anyone, anyone I'll be gone 'til I'm gone Whatever it takes to greet this longing Let these ancient tones replace me Said I'll be gone 'til I'm gone Am I to blame The womb of wrong and illusion What keeps me sane Nothing but song I'll be gone 'til I'm gone Whatever it takes to greet this longing Let these ancient tones replace me Said I'll be gone 'til I'm gone With all it's questions assuming Verse of mine we're all among And ageing from all consumiing Everyone, everyone I'll be gone 'til I'm gone ('til I'm gone) Whatever it takes to greet this longing Let these ancient tones replace me Said I'll be gone 'til I'm gone I'll be gone