I know that you're hiding things Using gentle words to shelter me Your words were like a dream But dreams could never fool me Not that easily
I acted so distant then Didn't say goodbye before you left But I was listening You'll fight your battles far from me Far too easily
"Save your tears, 'cause I'll come back" I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door But still I swore To hide the pain when I turned back the pages Shouting might have been the answer What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to part? But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart
Though a thousand words Have never been spoken They'll fly to you Passing over the time and distance holding you Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words One thousand confessions Will cradle you Making all of the pain you feel seem far away They'll hold you forever
The dream isn't over yet Though I often say I can't forget I still relive that day You've been there with me all the way I still hear you say
"Wait for me, I'll write you letters" I could see how you stand with your eyes to the floor But still I swore To hide the doubt when I turn back the pages Anger might have been the answer What if I hung my head and said that I couldn't wait? But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late
'Cause a thousand words Called out to the ages They'll fly to you Even though I can't see I know they are reaching you Suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words One thousand embraces Will cradle you Making all of you weary days seem far away They'll hold you forever
Oh, a thousand words Have never been spoken They'll fly to you And carry you home And back into my arms Suspended on silver wings
It's been a thousand words Called out to the ages They'll cradle you Turning all of the lonely years to only days They'll hold you forever