Icons of the past - Everlost

We are the species of the dead

Forever trying to return the fled

Which we’ve lost, but never had

Be careful what you ignore

Be careful what you adore

Ideals will have you trapped forevermore

Reopened wounds won’t stay unseen

It’s time to face what might have been

Don’t you know

That regrets don’t die

They’ll be gathered like the stones you cast

Don’t you ever set them free, no!

Don’t you waste your time

Praying hard before the icons of the past

We do not trouble to count the cost

While trying to rebuild the lost

While it’s pleasant memories that hurt the most

Be careful what you reveal

Be careful what you conceal

False jewels look the most real