When the glitter fades 
It fades so fast 
What really lasts 
Did we sing of sacred souls 
Did we sing of rock'n roll 
What will the anthem be 
Has the heart and the harmony 
Met pleasingly 
  
When the flicker fades 
It fades so fast 
Nothing is left 
What will be legacies 
Recollect no memories 
Of the lights and the cheers 
'Cause guitars will burn you see 
And the human vanity 
  
Should I give 
Should I sing some rust 
Pity me for my golden lust 
  
And this one's for the lily 
And this one's for the rose 
Here it is 
Let the truth be told 
Here it is 
We would like to know 
Here it is 
What will your anthem be 
What will the anthem be 
  
What will our anthem be 
What will the anthem be