She cried as I lied between the ivory I screamed The sand hurts abrasive on my hands I dared to fall asleep to the waves crashing on impotence But can you climb to your feet and be proud of what you have Of what you've made What's on your shelf What's in your card catalog today I dreamed that the sod was laid But I was blind to what the stone said Do you see it in your eyes Could you read it for me Tell me in song and I'll snap my fingers as we stroll Can you feel the heat on your souls Or are the arches of time too painful to walk on But push on brother We are not weak We will stand in tall shapes and sizes