Nightbird (Duo Version)

I'm standing at the door, crying, "Let me in"

I see her dancing there in all her wonder

And how her body moves with eternal youth

And her footsteps hammer on like rolling thunder

While I'm stuck here in the shadows, fueling the dream

Another face just flashing in the night

The smoke it folds around me like unenchanted wings

As I listen to the nightbirds singing in their flight

Oh, close this great divide

Between my heart and mind

But she held me in my anguish, pulled me from my pain

And sheltered me from life's mysteries

Somewhere beyond the darkness lies incredible light

At least that's what she once made me believe

So go dive in empty spaces where magic weaves and spins

Go find her there, it's where she set me free

But now I'm pulling chains from every corner of her memory

Go find her there and bring her back to me

Oh, close this great divide

Between my heart and mind

Just listen to the nightbirds

Listen to the nightbirds

Listen to the nightbirds

Listen to the nightbirds

Well, if I could turn my back now and lay back down with you

I'd pull you in and finally get some sleep

Listening to the nightbirds without wondering how

They hold her in their song so casually