Candles burn in the dead of night Some butterfly ghosts draw closer to the flame I hear their wings humming Turn your back, now the arrows fly When you fall to the floor, no one is there to see I know the strangers are coming, I know Love leads nowhere Love leads nowhere ... A day at the sea, low tide today Just a glimmer of water miles and miles away I know the dangers of running Mermaid sings and you rush to her, Mesmerised by nothing in her eyes I know your reasons for rushing I know the danger's running, I know Love leads nowhere Love leads nowhere Blindfold, tied up, spinning round See no hope so listen for a sound We need a new direction Signposts twist at wicked hands In this confusion, nobody understands We need a new direction, we need We need love, leads, nowhere Love, it leads, nowhere ...