Turn the World Off
Police sirens follow you down the street
But they're not after you
They're after a man who killed his wife
And raped his daughter
You see so much and yet see nothing at all
And I'll walk in front of you because I'm afraid you're gonna fall
Off the cliff up ahead and into oblivion
And I don't want to have to scrape you off the sidewalk
Dirty streets and city lights
Don't you wish they weren't so bright
Don't you wish you could turn the world off
So we could be alone, so we could be alone
My heart jumped when I saw you on the stairs
But you were never there
So all I can do is stop and stare
At the empty space
You see so much and yet see nothing at all
And I'll walk in front of you because I'm afraid you're gonna fall
Off the cliff up ahead and into oblivion
And I don't want to have to scrape you off the sidewalk
When I'm gone, who will save you
From walking off that cliff
Who will kiss you 'til your mouth goes numb
No-one knows you like I do
Dirty streets and city lights
Don't you wish they weren't so bright
Don't you wish you could turn the world off
So we could be alone, so we could be alone
March 4th, 2004
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