I know that you're hiding things
Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily

I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily

"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore to hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

Though a thousand words have never been spoken
They'll fly to you, crossing over the time
And distance holding you, suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words, one thousand confessions
Will cradle you, making all of the pain
You feel seem far away, they'll hold you forever

The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can't forget
I still relive that day
You've been there with me all the way
I still hear you say, yeah

"Wait for me, I'll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt when I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late

Cause a thousand words call out through the ages
They'll fly to you, even though I can't see
I know they're reaching you, suspended on silver wings
Oh a thousand words, one thousand embraces
Will cradle you, making all of your weary
Days seem far away, they'll hold you forever

Oh a thousand words have never been spoken
They'll fly to you, they'll carry you home
And back into my arms, suspended on silver wings
And a thousand words call out through the ages
They'll cradle you, making all of the lonely
Years to only days, they'll hold you forever

Oh a thousand words