How could you know? As pure as driven snow Through a winter of descent The splintered argument Such a withering lament ♪ Hopes will die young ♪ Hopes will die young now Obscure the light of day Assured the life that yearns inside Reaching out in vain Reaching out betrayed ♪ How would you know? The purest visions grow Through the system of intent A weakened argument Is your eternal punishment ♪ Hopes will die young ♪ Hopes will die young now Obscure the light of day Assured the light that burns inside Reaching out in vain Reaching out some way ♪ How could you know? As pure as driven snow How could you know?