I have heard so many stories Spreading all over the world I have heard so many glories All of them claiming the pearl Close together, still so far apart Lonely feathers, looking for true love Promises we all have made From the cradle back to our grave Asking why, a waste of our time That's the way it goes never mind Close together, still so far apart Lonely feathers, looking for true love So much praying, who knows what will come Holy curtain, cover what we've done