See how time casts shadows through the light of all we do
All action that we name is just an echo of its frame
(For each moment that we've lost, is another one that's passed)

For even our strong hands can't stop the flow of sand
We're left with the memory of each grain it pushes us on again

CHORUS
Why can't it just remain the same every moment lost for once regained
Every hope, every dream we could retain, every course we set not lose its aim

But it starts again
(Its only time... the only time…)

And what we'd call our lives are shaped by times confines
Each action we forsake is as each one that we take

REPEAT CHORUS

As we try in vein, try to rearrange
Try to change but time moves on the same
(its only time - The only time)
No matter what you do it's time controlling you

What we must learn to understand time will destroy the best-laid plans
Take on that chance before it's gone 'cos time doesn't respect anyone
We must accept the here and now for we'll only take what time allows
As we try in vein, try to rearrange
Try to change but time moves on the same
(its only time - The only time)
No matter what you try time controls our lives
No matter what you do it's time controlling you
And even our strong hands can't stop the flow of sand