Icons Of The Past

We are the species of the dead Forever trying to return the fled Which we've lost, but never had Be careful what you ignore Be careful what you adore Ideals will have you trapped forevermore

Reopened wounds won't stay unseen It's time to face what might have been

Don't you know That regrets don't die They'll be gathered like the stones you cast Don't you ever set them free, no! Don't you waste your time Praying hard before the icons of the past

We do not trouble to count the cost While trying to rebuild the lost While it's pleasant memories that hurt the most Be careful what you reveal Be careful what you conceal False jewels look the most real