Beauty in nature evokes its direct opposite
Because that's the kind of world this is
One of mirrors and contradictions
One of equal and opposite reactions
Yin and yang, baby
Yin and yang

Every earthly creature has its time beneath the sun
In this mystery-shrouded realm
Of paradox and pain
Flashes of glory against a merciless sky
With a whimper, baby
Or with a bang
Or a moan