We must play our lives like soldiers in the field But life is short i'm running faster all the time Strength and beauty destined to decay So cut the rose in full bloom 'Til the fearless come and the act is done A love like blood, a love like blood Everyday through all frustration and despair Love and hate fight with burning hearts 'Til legends live and man is god again (And self-preservation rules the day no more) We must dream of promised lands and fields That never fade in season As we move towards no end we learn to die Red tears are shed on grey