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Created on: April 27, 2009
One at a Time
Shhh...
and we'll close our eyes
listen, dear, for your lullaby.
Those out there won't care
won't dare to hold a fair
case against you.
You, dear, are everything
they fear.
Shhh....
and we'll hollow out our minds
think, dear, everything is fine
Those of us out here have a sign
that'll bind us, - rewind
within you.
Cause, you, dear, are everything
they fear.
As for myself...
I'm only the tear
you never shed.
So, Shhh....
and you'll close your eyes
and listen, dear, for your lullaby
The time has come for all of us
to die
One by one and
only one at a time.
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