You awoke in a burning paperhouse 
from the infinite fields 
of dreamless sleep 
You return to Tiannammen 
an eyewitness in a shroud 
to see them fall, feel them yield 
reliving the terror of the crowd 
Hold the whirlwind, don't let it blow 
just for a moment I seemed to know 
Hold the whirlwind, don't let it blow 
I seemed to know the ghost in you 

The whisper of your scream 
sighed through the air 
and faith-the flag is torn and frayed 
inferno heat, glory in flame 
love was beaten and betrayed 

In every step I hear your sobbing 
dare I break the shade with one caress? 
dare I trespass to lift the veil 
to touch the lips so soft and frail? 

Hold the whirlwind, don't let it blow 
I seemed to know the ghost in you 

Your captive heart, the belief you share 
with a kiss eternal, the spirits of the square 

Hold the whirlwind, don't let it blow 
hope remains with the ghost in you 
Hold the whirlwind, don't let it blow 
I seemed to know the ghost in you 

don't let it blow 
the ghost in you 
the ghost in you