I was standing there by the water’s edge
Waiting for the ferryman

But I was one coin short from buying my way out
I should have asked for more when I went to pawn you ballet shoes

Just give me a moment to catch my breath
And I’ll be with you as soon as I’m ready to exist

O, father, father I must confess
It was I who contaminated the fountain of youth
It was out of fear of never seeing
The lead coloured sky change its shape

Just give me a moment to catch my breath
And I’ll be with you as soon as I’m ready to exist

O, father who do you think is standing there
Keeping on the lights on the other side
I think it’s a nine winged angel who’s just hanging out
Looking to pick a fight with everyone that passes by

Just give me a moment to catch my breath
And I’ll be with you as soon as I’m ready to exist

So the next time I’m standing there by the water’s edge
I only hope to be so deep in love
That I’ve forgotten what I came here for