Wide Awake At Midnight - Tinyfish

Change the right to sleep

For the right to lie

When you’re in too deep

Dark-adapted eye

You’re a runaway

And a loser gone wild

Staring up a way (up a way)

To the day and the sun

You’re a runaway (runaway)

And a loser gone wild

Better ride alone

Past the empty lights

Claim the dark my own

See the empty sights

You’re a runaway

And a loser gone wild

Staring up a way (up a way)

To the day and the sun

You’re a runaway (runaway)

And a loser gone wild

Cursing the day

Cursing the moonlit night

Watching the sky

Praying for something bright

Tiredness is gone

Dancing is all around

What have I done?

Why am I here?

Food for the feast

Wine for the thirsty eyes

Teeth in the flesh

Don’t heed the lies

I think I’m lost inside your eyes

You pet me like a fool

You’re glad and laughing all the time

The terror that is you

You are tired of me, I’m tired of wasting time

For me — it’s a prison of gold

For you — a water garden

Me — it’s a truth to be told

You — I beg your pardon

To know your friends

Are always right behind

Their laughter drives you

Right out of my mind —

When you call me, I have to reply

When you want me

You force me to try

Will you free me

Or wave me goodbye

Wide awake for all our sakes tonight

Change the right to sleep

For the right to serve

Slaves who cannot weep

When they lose their nerve

You’re a runaway

And a loser gone wild

Staring up a way

To day and the sun