needing some explanation

not for the fortune but the decent chance
beyond horizons to define true place
a simple thing not worthy of a glance
but borne like other mysteries from space
we would not let a host of troubles base
their power on those who cannot understand
the difference between cobweb and lace
the truest power is that of human hand

the noble and the peasant both would prance
and each defined themselves as the true race
which at the time seemed like an honest stance
but borne like other mysteries from space
we can't forget either the sword or mace
the markers of the greatest fighting band
and so we go on with unsteady pace
the truest power is that of human hand

we let the seekers and the grave advance
with singers both the treble and the bass
to mark beginning of the latest dance
but borne like other mysteries from space
we still demand a show of loving grace
and will revolt if we find things too bland
without a snarl or even a grimace
the truest power is that of human hand

prince there are things that even you must face
but borne like other mysteries from space
without your help they'll overwhelm the land
the truest power is that of human hand