here's a straight answer

    the final step approaches that's now clear
    what's done is over and the bell will ring
    comes a new morning and a different air

    nothing can happen before we're aware
    yet when it comes we seem to feel a sting
    the final step approaches that's now clear

    so much to worry over so much to care
    but still there's time for a single final fling
    comes a new morning and a different air

    we've run the numbers identified what's fair
    we'll run affairs with more than a shoestring
    the final step approaches that's now clear

    there's never time simply to stop and stare
    the sunrise offers something new to bring
    comes a new morning and a different air

    we turn to hope rejecting all despair
    now heart and mind will rejoice and sing
    the final step approaches that's now clear
    comes a new morning and a different air

(C)2007, Fragano Ledgister