Infinite Shortness of Time

Soon you'll be forgotten
Soon the times will pass you through
But your friends long have been sleeping
And my friends, like birds, just flew
It's just you and me, we're talking
And you're tired, I know, it's true
Hold on to this infinite shortness of time
It's in your smile, it's in my mind
How long do you think it'll take?
A minute of your time
It's all I need, it's not that much and I ask
What is it you're hiding in your hands, your arms, your soul?
Many times I wished that I could dance to this sweet tune
But now the floor is constantly reminding me about the moon
Hold on to this infinite shortness of time
And I may have been here before
Awaiting by your door
And then I go back to my dying room
Where's nothing left to eat
And the books on my shelves talk to themselves
And mumble words that I don't know
I'll write down some of them to show
How fast can feelings grow
Some would say we weren't meant
To meet this soon, this late
Some would jump so high and fall upon you either way
I ask of you just half as much
As what you're trying to keep at bay
Hold on to this infinite shortness of time
I'll take my chance, I'll roll the dice
And find out if they're right
If these eyes you scrutinize me with
Are conveniently wishing me
Goodnight