I am grasping in vain to catch the flow of time

In the very same moment as the horns begin to howl, I recognize the deafening tones
They speak of a grief that is to come, telling me to prepare my escape
I must make my decision to wait for perdition or get it all together
I must make my decision because I can't leave forever
Confronted with this choice, there is no redirection

Look at yourself, look at what you've become, you were untouchable
How could you deceive me? I thought you would never change
You are shattering foundations once written in stone
If no one will walk with me then I walk alone
You are shattering foundations once written in stone
If no one will walk with me then I walk alone

You have been misguided by distorted views
Choking your thoughts without requesting the facts
If you follow given plans then you will be the fool
When fed by a profiting hand there will always be a price
When seen in the right light it becomes so evident

But how can I judge or give you advice?
When you give in to temptation and treason
Unable to see the insidious reasons
I tried my best to stand your guard
Discouraging this event
But now a stunning decline has commenced
It is sundering my final strength
I feel the presence of defeat