Strange Caravans

We sent paper kites flying From the bottom of the pool Showed unopposed indifference to the rules If you want to see the best of us Just take us to the moon And tell us if the journey ends too soon Strange caravans Bring your colours back to me Strange caravans As far as eyes can see We speak of indian summers As the winter sun begins We run the races that we ultimately win We wait for falling footsteps From the bottom of the stairs We catch the falling embers from the fire Strange caravans Bring your colours back to me Strange caravans As far as eyes can see We love the evening slumber As the night gives us away After the monumental turmoil of the day We live and die together We live upon this rock We'll never count the seconds Nor watch the clock Strange caravans Bring your colours back to me Strange caravans As far as eyes can see