The Highwayman Lyrics

The Highwayman

Alas he was the highwayman
     The one that comes and goes
     And only the highway-woman
     Keeps up with the likes of those
     And she in all her magic
     With hands as quick as light
     Took him to be a challenge
     And went into the night

     And he in all his glory
     Was far ahead of her
     But she was never sorry
     For wishes that would burn
     Enter competition
     She chases beneath the moon
     Her horse is like a dragonfly
     She is just a fool

     And she wonders is this real
     Or does she just want to be Queen
     And he fights the way he feels
     Is this the end of the dream

     And then he sees her coming
     Heartbeats on the wind
     Considers slowing down
     But then... he could never win
     And she... out in the distance
     Sees him against the sky
     A pale and violent rider
     A dream begun in wine

     And she wonders is this real
     Or does she just want to be Queen
     And he fights the way he feels
     Is this the end of the dream

     A dream as the thunder wakes her
     And her highwayman disappears
     On a life already lived before
     In eyes welled with tears

     Today and still today they ride
     Will they ever win
     He the glory...
     She the love...
     Still they try again
     He the glory...
     She the love...
     Still they try again
     He the glory...
     She the love...
     And still they... try... again