I Knew Lyrics

When I think back now that so much time has passed,
I must have known that it just would never last.
When I look back now that I have seen so much more,
All that was hidden seems to come to the fore.

I feel like it all comes back to me,
And I see that I had always known.
I'm afraid that what I had failed to see,
Means all there ever was is now gone.

When I think back now how confused I was,
Blind to the fairest seed whence it all arose.
When I reflect on myself now all alone,
I know that all I should have done is hold on.

When I look at myself hiding in the dark,
I feel deep inside I still yearn for that spark.
When I close my eyes I can still see the light,
But back then I was so afraid of its might.

I feel like it all comes back to me,
And I see that I had always known.
I'm afraid that what I had failed to see,
Means all there ever was is now gone.