Lyrics
[Verse 1, Progressive Rock, Philosophical, Male Narrator]
Greetings, dear Lucilius, heed this song
About a treasure we've had all along
Time, our most precious commodity
Forced away, filched, or lost thoughtlessly
[Pre-Chorus 1, Reflective, Melodic Guitar, Syncopated Bass]
Some moments torn, some gently fade
Others slip by, a choice unmade
But the worst loss, oh can't you see?
Is time lost to carelessness, heedlessly
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Verse 2, Rhythmic, Syncopated Bass, Male Narrator]
Who values time as they should do?
Who counts each day, sees its true worth?
We're dying daily, don't misconstrue
Death's not ahead, it's here on Earth
[Pre-Chorus 2, Ethereal, Harmonic Vocals, Philosophical]
The years behind, in death's cold hands
The future's not ours to command
So seize today, don't wait, don't yield
Tomorrow's promise is not sealed
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Instrumental Break, Progressive Solo, Ancient Vocals FX]
[Verse 3, Reflective, Male Narrator]
Nothing is ours, Lucilius, but time
Nature's gift, fleeting and sublime
Fools we are, to let it slide
While guarding trinkets we cast aside
[Pre-Chorus 3, Reflective, Melodic Guitar, Philosophical]
We count our debts in coins and gold
But forget the time that we've been sold
A loan we can't repay, my friend
Yet still we waste it, to no end
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Verse 4, Contemplative, Gentle Piano, Male Narrator]
I practice what I preach, it's true
My ledger's balanced, through and through
I waste some time, I must confess
But I know the cause of my largesse
[Pre-Chorus 4, Reflective, Melodic Guitar, Philosophical]
Don't wait to spare till the cask runs dry
When dregs are all that meet the eye
The amount is small, the quality poor
Start saving time now, I implore
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Outro, Reflective, Male Narrator, Hope]
From this day forth, let's make a vow
To cherish every moment now
For in the end, when all is spent
Time well used brings true content
[Instrumental Break, Ancient Vocals FX, Syncopated Bass]
[Verse 5, Progressive Rock, Philosophical, Male Narrator]
In ancient texts, wisdom resides
Guiding us through life's shifting tides
Seneca's words, a beacon bright
Illuminate the darkest night
[Pre-Chorus 5, Reflective, Melodic Guitar, Ancient Vocals FX]
Time's river flows, relentless stream
Dashing hopes and fleeting dreams
Yet in its course, a chance to find
Purpose clear, peace of mind
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Instrumental Break, Progressive Solo, Ancient Vocals FX]
[Bridge, Contemplative, Gentle Piano, Philosophical]
Each moment a gift, a chance to grow
In wisdom's light, let your life glow
The sands of time, a precious flow
Embrace each breath, let your heart show
[Pre-Chorus 6, Reflective, Melodic Guitar, Syncopated Bass]
The past is gone, the future unknown
But this moment's ours, we're not alone
Cherish now, let worries cease
Find in the present, lasting peace
[Chorus, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Instrumental Break, Ancient Vocals FX, Building to Big Finish]
[Big Finish, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
From dawn till dusk, let's celebrate
The gift of time, don't hesitate
With every second, we create
A legacy, a cherished state
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Outro, Reflective, Male Narrator, Hope]
For in the end, when all is spent
Time well used brings true content
[Big Finish, Anthemic, Full Band, Ethereal, Hope]
From dawn till dusk, let's celebrate
The gift of time, don't hesitate
With every second, we create
A legacy, a cherished state
Hold every hour in your grasp
Today's the day, don't let it pass
Life speeds by while we postpone
Time's the only thing we own
[Outro, Reflective, Male Narrator, Hope]
For in the end, when all is spent
Time well used brings true content
[Outro, Reflective, Male Narrator, Hope]
For in the end, when all is spent
Time well used brings true content
