A Recent Future

[Verse 1]
In a recent future this has passed
It may not seem that way because
You're in the middle looking out
There is no will be there's just was
What is past is brightly colored
Sharply drawn and clear
The future's sketchy
Though it's close it's never here

[Verse 2]
In a recent future you and I
Had found some means of speaking
About the things we never said
And all the things we're seeking
The future isn't what it was
And it seems the distance
Will just keep getting widеr
With or without assistance

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]
In a recent futurе what is now
Somehow becomes before
As though we're always rushing through
Some huge revolving door
For the present what will be
Will be here ever after
May that bring joy for you
May that bring laughter

[Verse 4]
In a recent future this has passed
It may not seem that way because
You're in the middle looking out
There is no will be there's just was
What is past is brightly colored
Sharply drawn and clear
The future's sketchy
Though it's close it's never here

[Outro]
In a recent future this has passed
In a recent future what is now
In a recent future You and I
In a recent future what is now
In a recent future You and I
In a recent future what is now
In a recent future You and I
In a recent future what is now
In a recent future You and I
In a recent future what is now
In a recent future You and I
What is now