Old Friend - Ayreon, Tom Baker, Tommy Karevik

Like most children

Daniel had imaginary friends

When he was very young

His favorite was

A statue of brave Roman soldier

In the family garden

Daniel had long since outgrown such childish things

But now, heartsick

With the impossible choice before him

He finds himself turning again

To his old friend of stone

Old friend, it’s me again

Once more I turn to you

You were always here for me

You always pulled me through

Old friend I’m sure you’ve seen

I’m captured by her charm

But a hopeless choice waits for me

Home or the heart, it tears me apart

What should I do?