From the dust of which I came

To dust I return again

From my mother I am torn

With my brothers off the war

We escape before the dawn

Try to outrun the sun

Take my own life in my hands

Fearing God but never man



Take my ancient hand, look me in the eye

Looking past the lines soon you'll see as I

You are young if you want you could be old if you try

I can show you how to live but you can't show me how to die



As the sun stalks the sky

I am not afraid to die

My ear upon the ground

For the ironhorse's sound