Late Words of a Reasoning Man Lyrics

i am privy to a secret.
the dragging on is necessary.
it completes those who trail in its wake,
who are pushed from behind and below.
it is not an easy thing,
walking up cracked shale in bare feet,
climbing with the gods in your weakening eyes.
the bleak does give way.
you just have to persevere.
once with ears i heard such things as these.
'this is all that ever was.'
i know it is a lie.