Optimistic Insomniac
The streets are paved with crucifixions
Your nervous smile has stained my eyes
The hours splinter like a shipwreck
consumed by the fate it can't deny
I can't close my eyes, tonight
I've been broke and I've been sea sick
I've seen the drowning of the years
But you make me feel like starting over
My burden is light when you are near
I can't close my eyes, tonight
Follow the broken bottles down to my street
Kiss me till I forget my name
Dance with me 'neath this black cloud
guided by a Jesus candle flame
I can't close my eyes
I don't even want to try, tonight