There Is No Other Way (from"Pacific Overtures")

The eye sees, the thought flies.

The eye tells, the thought denies.

I will prepare for your returning.

Is there no other way?

The word falls, the heart cries.

The heart knows the world's disguise.

I shall expect you then at evening.

Is there no other way?

The bird sings, the wind sighs,

The air stirs, the bird shies.

A storm approaches.

There must be other ways...

The leaf shakes, the wings rise.

The song stops, the bird flies.

The storm approaches.

I will have supper waiting.

The song stops, the bird flies,

The mind stirs, the heart replies,

There is no other way.

I will prepare for your return.

I shall expect you then at evening.

The word stops, the heart dies.

The wind counts the lost goodbyes.

There is no other way.

There is no other way.