When the Time Comes

hmmmmmmhmmmmmhmmmmm (Verse 1) Joe was once a beacon, full of life and grace, Now he sits forgotten, in a quiet, lonely place. Once a pillar of his world, now just a memory, In a fast-moving society, he fades into obscurity. (Chorus) When the time comes, will they know my name? Or will I disappear, like a candle's fleeting flame? All the years I've lived, all the love I've shown, In the end, we're all alone, in the end, we're all unknown. hmmmmmmhmmmmmhmmmmm (Verse 2) In ancient tribes, the old were left to fend alone, A burden to the young, their sacrifices never known. Now we tuck them away, in homes out of sight, In sterile, silent rooms, they face their endless night. (Chorus) When the time comes, will they know my name? Or will I disappear, like a candle's fleeting flame? All the years I've lived, all the love I've shown, In the end, we're all alone, in the end, we're all unknown. hmmmmmmhmmmmmhmmmmm (Bridge) Joe looks out the window, sees a world that’s moved ahead, In his heart, a thousand tales, but no one left to be read. Respect is just a word, in a world that's lost its way, And he prays for brighter times, but fears they're gone to stay. (Chorus) When the time comes, will they know my name? Or will I disappear, like a candle's fleeting flame? All the years I've lived, all the love I've shown, In the end, we're all alone, in the end, we're all unknown. (epic Guitar-Solo) (Outro) So here's to all the Joes, in this world of fleeting fame, May you find some peace, though the world forgets your name. For in the end, we're shadows, destined to fade away, But let's hold on to the light, as we face another day.