All The Time

[Written by Jon Oliva] I can only stare and wonder Dreams and visions That I ponder, so clearly now There before me, figure in darkness Rage and anger, cold and heartless He wants to take me back somehow I can't take it no more Tempting fate, my soul awaits it's crucifixion I can't take it no more The influence imprisons me With it's intrigue, as you can see A punishment I live out all the time Something inside me wants to break out Lies with conviction, leaving no doubt He's waiting there Looks for weakness, tries to persuade me His certain ending is all that I see He wants to take me back somehow I can't take it no more Tempting fate, my soul awaits it's crucifixion I can't take it no more The influence imprisons me With it's intrigue, as you can see A punishment I live out all the time