This shouldn't take long, as neither of us seem to be able to remember much about writing it. When I first lived in Yorkshire, before even Dusk came out, I used to walk a lot, and I think it grew out of that. I think we came up with a few vaguely profound moments, such as the second verse: "Come with me down this long path / The one we walk down every day." The words in full:
Walk with me beneath the trees
Where the shadows play their secret game
I hear your voice on the light breeze
And see a shape running away
I’m silently fighting the militant crowds
Still passive but restless, another lost hour
Is there anywhere for me to hide?
Any place to stay alive?
We hunt for the strangers deep inside
Chasing rainbows in the night
Come with me down this long path
The one we walk down every day
One eye ahead, one in the past
It twists and turns in every way
I’m silently hiding in dissident fear
My energy fading, all hope disappears
Is there anywhere for me to hide?
Any place to stay alive?
We hunt for the strangers deep inside
Chasing rainbows in the night
I’m sheltered by demons who force me to wait
They hold back my passion, and drive me away
Is there anywhere for me to hide?
Any place to stay alive?
We hunt for the strangers deep inside
Chasing rainbows in the night
(R. Martin / S. Martin)
