Standard (EADGBE)
I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me;
This island our prison, our home.
And everyday we look out at the sea;
This place is all he's ever known.
But I've got a plan and some wax and some string;
Some feathers I stole from the birds.
And we leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a song that's too perfect for words.
But son, please keep a steady wing;
You know you're the only one that means anything to me.
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Now safely away, I let out a cry
That we'll make the mainland by noon.
But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky;
Maybe I've spoken too soon.
Oh son, please keep a steady wing
And know you're the only one who means anything to me
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Won't you look at your wings?
They're coming undone; they're splitting at the seams.
Steer clear of the sun; for once won't you listen to me?
[There's a little melodic riff here that repeats for a long time, but I don't do tabs
putting the notes would probably just confuse everyone, so moving along...]
Oh gods, why is this happening to me?
All I wanted was a new life, for my son to grow up free.
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me.
I will never fly again; I will hang up my wings
[Repeat]
Oh gods!
[Repeat and fade out]
This is an incredible song, and probably my favorite on the entire Alchemy Index. If
figures out the B chord, send me an IM on AIM. I'm curious.