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