A day of uncertain weather,
Captured in a frame forever,
A face in a faded photograph
He must have had a life,
Maybe with a family,
People who meant everything to him
A sinner, a saint, a soldier,
Caught up in a war, he never
Had a chance to start or build a life
All gone long ago,
Leaving no trace,
Disappearing like smoke in the wind
To become just a face without a name,
Leaving no trace,
Disappearing like smoke in the wind
Hopes and fears, important plans,
Forgotten memories,
Footsteps fading in the sand, ooh
Schemes and dreams, small and grand,
Nothing left to see,
Footsteps fading in the sand, ooh
Someone who cast a shadow,
Maybe just a lazy man,
Doesn't make much difference now,
It's true
A day of uncertain weather,
Captured in a frame forever,
A face in a faded photograph
All gone long ago,
Leaving no trace,
Disappearing like smoke in the wind
To become just a face without a name,
One more to add to the total
Of those never heard of again
Yes he's gone,
Just a face without a name,
Leaving no trace,
Disappearing like smoke in the wind…