Never thought I'd look at life that way

Saw the sun set o'er the hill And felt darkness in my heart Sensed the spirits leaving me As they were called to depart And all this came through a different day I never thought I'd look at life that way The winds of change once came through Though not recognized in time The moon's not about to rise Freedom's bells are yet to chime All this with words painted with dismay I never thought I'd look at life that way Songs drifted across the plain Were about the days gone by There were heroes and villains All of whom did live and die Now that history is in decay I never thought I'd never look at life that way Then comes talk of a future Where nothing will be that same Everything we've said and done Will be gathered up by flame Then, again, we're bound to never stray I never thought I'd dream of life that way