Strawbs - Deep In The Darkest Night lyrics

Cousins Engine's turning but there ain't no spark Owls a-hooting but the dog won't bark No more greetings from the meadowlark Deep in the darkest night. I tried to warn you but you'd gone too far The cut was serious but left no scar Now you're waving from a distant star Deep in the darkest night. You climbed your ladder while the sun shone bright Now you're a memory never out of sight A shining light deep in the darkest night. You were youngest but you stepped out first You were gifted but the gift was cursed You gave your good heart ‘til your good heart burst Deep in the darkest night. You spoke your word and your word was trust But a will of iron can turn to rust Ashes to ashes and dust to dust Deep in the darkest night. I know you're watching and I wish you well When next I see you, only time will tell When you see me coming, give that rebel yell Deep in the darkest night.