The Time Machine

Put to the sword by an impish whim Follow me now to a place we begin Wrought with no anger - wrought with no fear Devilish children playing here Hidden in silence - below barren waste Confusion hunger - Am I still awake? Have I ever told you about my time machine Sit you down I'll tell you everywhere I've been I have lived a long life, life extraordinaire Let me tell you about it, let me take you there Does it really matter - it's all in the mind Let me tell you about it - listen what you'll find I am not a preacher - I am but a man You cannot imagine what I've seen and done I have lived a long life - I have seen the world I could tell you stories - hair will stand on end Stand among the steeples - stand upon the walls I have seen a god's face - I have no disgrace I have seen the gods cry - howling in the wind Where do I get started? - When can I begin? I am not a preacher - I am but a man You cannot imagine what I've seen and done Sleep with a light that is dark to my eyes Father and sons give me all of your lies The brutal truth - that is never a lie Full moon is out - as you look to the sky I am not a preacher - I am but a man You cannot imagine what I've seen and done [Guitar solos] Open your heart and I'll open your soul Even in quieter moments I know I am not a preacher - I am but a man You cannot imagine what I've seen and done Eerie collection - darkness is there Wedded to danger - betrothed to despair