A million pairs of eyes also seeing the world
Though it may be in a different light
(An inspiring sight)
Countless wandering souls also feeling the world
I wish I knew every single one
(Deep down to the core)

So many connections to maintain but time’s running out
Choices we make
Run away from
Controlling, abusive, destructive ones, choose with care
And cut-off the rest

Imperfect bonds form
That can't stand the test of time

Compassion is limited
You’re alone with your disease
Suffering is more contagious
While bliss remains in its bearer

It hurts to watch you suffer
I seek to protect myself
The price is isolation
Though it seems too much to pay

--Chorus :
Too afraid to build another bridge again
I’ve seen too many of them breaking down
I give up unless we stand on solid ground
Too scared to take
The first few steps forward
Not wanting to risk the fall
Or having to struggle across
A derelict and broken road

New generations yearn for a brighter future
Remodelling our knowledge
(Watch them in learning)
Old generations tell stories of the past
Spirit of time and key turning points
(For our own learning)

Different view, experience
We sometimes wish we’d be only one mind
Diversity is an asset
Yet also the root of misunderstanding
When isolation rules

--Chorus--

Reaching out is riddled with uncertainty
For fear of falling out of tune
(So our bonds are flawed)
Even when we try to maintain stronger ties
We must grow up, find our own path
(Life drifts us apart)

--Chorus--

Primitive particles only need fitting polarities
Growth complexifies the links
Power to connect diminishes
Like a worn tire grips less
Like an eroded cliff can’t make a good nest
Circumstances are stronger than
These imperfect bonds
That can’t stand the test of time

But in a world in decline,
Connections might be
The only thing we have