I stole some fire from the sun and tried to set the moon ablaze.
But the whole thing just looked pale; it wasn’t worth a gaze.
So who left the lights on for me to see and the stars there for some to dream?
I stole some thunder from the clouds and tried to liven up this scene.
But the whole thing sounded dull; it wasn’t worth the scream.
So who left soft sounds for me to hear and rhythms there for some to dance?
Maybe just maybe it wasn’t meant to be
Maybe just maybe...
I stole a river from its bed and tried to tap into its stream.
But the whole thing then went dry; it wasn’t worth a swim.
So who left puddles here for me to sink and oceans there for some to sail?
Maybe just maybe it wasn’t meant to be
Sorry so sorry if that means so weren’t we.
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