LAMENTATION

song and words by Naoki Takao

I never thought the earth was crying
Until I had a taste of sea
Then I saw the size of ocean
I wonder how much she's cried

I never knew the stars were spirits
Of all the men who fought and died
And thinking back on human nature
No wonder there's so many stars

I've been walking in the dark
Just hanging on to my dreams
I don't wanna say the words "It's too late"
No...

Oh, mother earth what have we done
In the name of god and peace
Oh, mother earth what can be done
To blow the heavy clouds away

Now I can feel the storm is coming
Like it's been and always will
The rain can wash the blood away
But never could the borderlines

I've been walking in the dark
Just hanging on to my dreams
I don't wanna say to our child, "We're sorry"
No...

Oh, mother earth what have we done
In the name of right and just
Oh, mother earth what can be done
To wipe the tears away

Oh, mother earth, what have we done
In the name of god and peace
Oh, mother earth, forgive us all
And blow the heavy clouds away

(c)2003 Naoki Takao