A Dream That Wants Me Dead

On somnolent summer days

We hear the laughter of youth

I recall when that was you

That pipe dream failed to come through

Lay down that lighter and breathe

Why can't you see what I see?

When words evoke pain, he goes

I want my friend to come home

Are you the next to go?

See you when it ends

Cry out in infantile screams

Read me a story, put me to sleep

Why won't you answer when I call?

At the window I sat

Reflecting on the pain

As for my friends, they've changed

Alone I am again

I, I cannot eat

I feel sick when I breathe

And God knows I cannot sleep

It may be because of these dreams

These dreams that play in my head

These dreams that want me dead

I see a life that is beautiful

And I see it touch them

I wonder why it won't touch me

Maybe I cannot feel

Or maybe this is not real

Like a dream that wants me dead

A dream that wants me dead

My dreams, they want me dead

(You're better alive)

You're dead

(You're better alive)

You're dead