Years passing I used to be happy
I used to love rock and roll
Used to think I could care about you
Guess time takes its toll

Sleep talking Speed walking
A drink please before the show
You play pretend you're playing for nothing
Turned on by remote control

Through smoke and mirrors
You're compelled to want me
Time and time again
I used to believe in something
But now this means has no end

I tell you what you want to hear
Swallow words that have no meaning
Whisper nothings in your ear
Just so I can keep you
I tell you what you want to hear
Eat my lies come feed this passion
Take my hand exploit your fears
Just because I love you dear

They'll tell you
Pack your hopes and hit the stage
Before your passion slips away
Well let me be a breathless whisper
Hanging on your ear
I've got no reasoning to obey
And so many things I just need to say

I'll chain down all your long arms
That reach across the sky
Let me fix all of you
Before you reach too high