everything is and was
marked by then's and now's and virtual otherwise
friends remain and listen
as we renew our old true ties

up to you, stranger lover
to play all the secrets you hold
up to me, friendly wisher
to fantasize and let the dreams unfold

through it all, winners losers
we repeat ourselves with hope and faith
year will bring true reminders
of all the tears and strings thrown into place

play it now, now and later
let us know it was not for naught
sing it out, fresher longer
tell the crowd there's always food for thought