Testo Take These Tears

I saw an eagle flying higher and higher, towards the sun As it passed over me, it turned its head, and seemed to smile But I could see it had tears in its eyes Why, father, why? Hush little children, don't ask such questions, I'm just a man I worked my fingers to the bone, to build a world for you, the best I can I sold my conscience some would say, fought and struggled, to see you grow Don't make me cry an endless river, or tell you where the eagles go Oh very young one I know, it hurts you deep inside, the way that things are going Your day will come for sure, forgive me for the seeds I'm sowing Take these tears, from my eyes Let me see the peace, that I have been denied I was strong, long ago Now I know that I'll hand over to the young When tomorrow comes? Sleep little children, don't look in judgment, close your eyes You're the only ones tonight to see the angels in the skies So many times I dreamed that I would show you the promised land Now it hurts me to see the promise scattered like grains of sand Oh, very young one, be strong, the burden that I bear is more than I can carry Your day will come for sure, if paradise is in your heart, take it! Take these tears, from my eyes Let me see the peace that I have been denied I was strong, long ago Now I know that I'll hand over to the young When tomorrow comes? Rest easy tonight For tomorrow the end of the earth Will be in your tender hands So realize your dream And be the best the world has seen?