Peter Hammill
The Day is Done
Whatever happens
It's clear the end's begun
Nothing's new under the sun
Nothing to be ashamed of
The play has had its run
So leave all your worries far behind

What's done is done
Stays in the past
This time you'll carry on
Drain the dregs of the class
All the pleasure and pain
All the dice have been thrown
What's done is done
This much everyone knows
You're free to go
And dance your dance alone

Whatever happened has happened
In the best life
Whatever happens you'll store in
Stolen memories, golden memories

What's done is done
This much you've learned:
You can't buy your experiences
They all have to be earned
In the jungle of narrative
All of the birds have now flown
What's done is done
This much everyone knows
You're free to go
But just stay on your toes
Wave goodbye, say it's over
Say goodbye for now, say it's done

The fading rays
The setting sun
You turn away
You couldn't stay
The day is done