I know what it means to be twisted

I've been stuck in a carnival mirror

One time my head was so low you could have kissed it

Without standing on your toes, my dear

I know what it means to be senseless

Laid my bet across the tracks without fear

And it's funny how a boy can be so reckless

Leave his life a broken toy, my dear

Why do I dream of holding you down

Under the waves until your last breath fades?

Why do I dream of holding you down?

Who knows? 'Cause I'm missing you so

I know what it means to be lonesome

But I never thought you'd go and disappear

I know I'm past the point of young and wholesome

But I was born the day I met you, my dear

Why do I dream of holding you down

Under my pillow and I'm just weeping like a willow?

Why do I dream of holding you down?

Who knows? 'Cause I'm missing you so

I know what it means to be shameful

I have begged for a kick in the rear

And it's funny how a dream can be so painful

Won't you tell me what it means, my dear?

Why do I dream of holding you down

Under the waves until your last breath fades?

Why do I dream of holding you down?

Who knows? 'Cause I'm missing you so

Who knows? 'Cause I'm missing you so

Who knows? 'Cause I'm missing you so