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
And know your the only one that 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
And know your the only one that 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
They´re splitting at the seams
Steer clear of the sun, for once won´t you listen to me?

O, Gods!
Why is this happening to me?
All I wanted was a new life for my son to grow up free
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I will never fly again, I will hang up my wings
O, Gods!
Why is this happening to me?
All I wanted was a new life for my son to grow up free
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I will never fly again, I will hang up my wings!
O, Gods!