I picked a rose among these ancient walls A garden made for love But nothing grows at all I heard your laughter and I almost knew That we'd share our life together And still surrounded by this fortress strong Kept from your loving arms too long If we just close our eyes and begin a new day We could turn back the time to a world far away Where our hearts beat as one through the passing of ages Oh, we could turn back time start a brand new day If we just close our eyes I saw you walking with the sacred fire A girl her eyes so wild with anger and confusion The only spark of life to grace this land We shared this hope eternal (eternal) And now it seems as though you've found your place (found your place) Lost my loving embrace I'll give more than forever Our love will carry us away Together we'll fly if we just close our eyes ...