system breaks down
just when I thought that I had it made
a message to you
how ideal
nothing stays the same

hunt out misguided angels
search in vain amongst the ruins
a message do you know how I feel?
nothing stays the same
stays the same

search in vain
silent dreams starting again
wake up out of sleep far from
far from your crowds
shattered halls covered in squander

a message to you
how ideal
nothing stays the same ...the same ...the same

a message do you know how I feel?
nothing stays the same

nothing stays

Tenebrae means darkness in latin.

Tenebrae is also a catholic ritual ceremony which descends into darkness, removing, little by little, light, sound and symbol.

"The service includes psalms, hymns, choral works, and prayers, but does not contain a communion. Texts used within the service usually include the book of Lamentations.

Lighting is gradually reduced throughout the service, initially being fully lit (often including candles), extinguishing and reduction of light occurring throughout, and eventually ending in total darkness (thus the name of the service).

During some versions of the service, the place of worship is gradually stripped, which means that the decorative elements, such as any cloths on the altar or removable objects of devotion, are removed. Imagery such as icons, crucifixes, altar decoration, and other decorative but immovable objects, are covered by plain cloths or otherwise hidden in some manner. This happens as the service progresses so that whilst at the start of the service, the place of worship is in its usual state, at the end it is totally plain.

Also in some versions of the service, the elaboration of the acts of worship are reduced, usually starting with a full choir and organ, or other form of elaborate accompaniment, which is gradually reduced. At one point the choir leaves and does not return, at another the organ, or other musical accompaniment ceases. Eventually the service ends by an abrupt silence, and people traditionally leave without comment, or talking to their associates or the priesthood.

In some places the use of a "great noise" is included as part of the service. The service is not considered to have finished until after everyone has left the place of worship."

I appreciate the beauty of ritual.