I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me
This island, our prison, our home
And everyday we look out at the sea
This place is all he's ever known

But I've got a plan and some wax and some string
Some feathers I stole from the birds
We leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing
A song that's too perfect for words

But son, please keep a steady wing
You know you're the only one who means anything to me
Steer clear of the sun or you'll find yourself in the sea

Now safely away, I let out a cry
"We'll make the mainland by noon"
But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky
Maybe I've spoken too soon

Oh son, please keep a steady wing
You know you're the only one who means anything to me
Steer clear of the sun or you'll find yourself in the sea

Won't you look at your wings
They're coming undone, spreading at the seams
Stay clear of the sun
For once won't you listen to me?
Oh gods, why is this happening to me
All I wanted was a new life for my son to grow up free
Now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I will never fly again, I will hang up my wings

Oh gods, why is this happening to me
All I wanted was a new life for my son to grow up free
Now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I will never fly again, I will hang up my wings

Oh God