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Ephemera

Beyond This

That one big star in the sky
And the thousands behind me

So lay me out to dry
It's my time
I know

Don't cry
Definitely don't give up

My love
My everything
You're beyond this
You're above this

So lay me out to dry
It's my time to die

Don't cry
Definitely don't try

Just hold my hand
Kiss it maybe
Honor me
Share our memories
Transcending sins
Sins I shared with you

So don't cry
Unless I'm alive
Unless you're in my arms
And I can hold you tight