I can see the flash of lightning I can see the clouds of darkness In my cell I sit watching Silence surrounds me I feel the weight of eternity, lasting in my life Like the weary arms of a soldier who's first and last in line Every day I keep waiting Freedom is what I'm expecting Trying hard to keep from crying All I get is weaker I'm standing here disillusioned, weary as can be Just wishing for the future is not enough for me I can see the flash of lightning I can see the clouds of darkness In my cell I sit watching Silence surrounds me Time will come to you asking, a beggar in disguise Life is all but memories and soon you'll realize