Lyrics
[verse]
Driving through the desert on a starless road
Neon sign was flickering, a heavy air of gold
I saw the lights up ahead of me, a tower in the haze
Thought I'd stop for just a moment, lose myself a phase
A woman met me in the doorway, candles in her hand
She said we've got a room for you in this forgotten land
[verse]
Mirrors lined the hallway, voices in my head
Someone laughing softly from a room I never said
They brought me chilled and bitter tea on a silver tray
Dancing shadows on the ceiling, night that would not fade
I asked the keeper for the way back to the road I knew
He smiled and said that map was gone, there's nothing I can do
[chorus]
Welcome to the twilight house, a strange and gilded place
Wearing a gentle face
Deep inside the twilight house, whatever draws you near
It will keep you here
[verse]
Candles on the landing, roses down the hall
Voices from the courtyard calling out to all
They're dancing in the moonlight, spinning round and round
Some are laughing loudly, some don't make a sound
I tried to find the exit, tried to find the door
Someone kept on telling me you've been here before
[chorus]
Welcome to the twilight house, a strange and gilded place
Wearing a gentle face
Deep inside the twilight house, whatever draws you near
It will keep you here
[bridge]
Last thing I recall of it, I was reaching for the dawn
Trying to find the doorway, trying to be gone
The keeper told me softly, "here the guests all choose to stay
You may walk the halls whenever that you please
But the road won't take you away"
[chorus]
Welcome to the twilight house, a strange and gilded place
Wearing a gentle face
Deep inside the twilight house, whatever draws you near
It will keep you here
