VIGIL (2006)
(v1)
Youre staring, staring out the window
Dwelling somewhere I cant go
Disappearing in the distance
Melting with the fading snow
(v2)
Im watching, watching for a signal
That youre let him go at last
Suppers laid out on the table
Wine is poured into your glass
(chorus)
Madness flickers like the candle
Burning out before the dawn
And Im
Breathing deep, remaining quiet
Keeping vigil, holding on
(bridge)
Wasnt he a sojourn to nowhere?
Dead ends, and winding roads?
You saw the sun kiss the forest
Found the path where the river flowed
Someday soon youll cease to wander
Finally reach the end of the maze
Share with me a tale of your travels
Share with me the rest of our days
(v3)
Youre staring, staring out the window
When will you come back, my friend?
When will you come back, my lover?
Ill be here at journeys end
(chorus)
Madness flickers like the candle
Burning out before the dawn
And Im
Breathing deep, remaining quiet
Keeping vigil, holding on
Youre staring, staring out the window
©2006 Z. Mulls
This lyric is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office as part of the collection THE COLLECTED LYRICS OF Z. MULLS Volume One 1995-2006
This one was very popular on the Muse forums. Sometimes, the simple lyrics are really effective if they come from someplace real.
Ian really liked it and was eager to do it, and I think its a lovely arrangement.
Songs about waiting for someone you love to "get over" someone else -- and having to be patient....