Standing at My Future's Gates
Original lyrics for an event production
Standing at my future's gates The hands of time, they seem to freeze In her hands, she holds the key A golden world lies here before me with Tinkled laughter, tulle and dreams Whispering my name, it seems Beneath my feet, the earth is quaking Inside my soul, a storm brews I can't do this – I can't choose! Colors whirling in my head they say this world is black and white To me – it all looks grey Help me, lest I stray! All…All I yearn for lies here before me If I go take that step am I leaving my life behind me? Can I….. Can I hold on, though it be stormy? Can I promise this won't change me? Can I promise this won't change me? Straddling the dark and light Is there no answer to this fight But to let go, and then hold tight A paradox, to be a man Like the stars, yet also sand And I don't know where I stand The world's too big My home's to small My destiny – I hear its call Oh I'm heady – still a child! All…All I yearn for lies here before me If I go take that step am I leaving my life behind me? Can I... Can I hold on, though it be stormy? Can I promise this won't change me? Can I promise this won't change me? All…All I yearn for lies here before me But – ma ani, umah chayay biladecha? Can I….. can I hold on, though it be stormy? Beyom ekrah maheir aneni! Beyom ekrah maheir aneni! Standing here like those before me I know what I must do – I must choose!
Recording available upon request.