Downstream

You're laughing, I'm crying, we're falling apart
When my time comes you'll be there at the start
A moment in my shoes is all that you need
To set yourself apart from the rest and agree

I'm a sleeper who can't sleep
I'm a dreamer who can't dream
I'm a river that runs free
And I'm dragging you down the stream
I'm a sleeper who can't sleep
I'm a dreamer who can't dream
I'm a river that runs free
And I'm dragging you down the stream

The battle of the weakest determines the strength
(You call them evil but you hardly know)
Of the hearts that are broken, too broken to mend
(You're basing your judgements on what you've been told)
Your fingers are crossed as mine do the work
(It's all a lie, but how can you tell?)
If we come back alive all we'll get is a smirk
(It's end of the line and I bid you farewell)

I'm a sleeper who can't sleep
I'm a dreamer who can't dream
I'm a river that runs free
Running free, running deep
And I'm dragging you downstream
(And you're dragging me downstream)
Into dreams I can't escape
I left it too late
And as my faith slips away I'll pray

The affluent society contains itself
In blissful ignorance surrounded by wealth
Unaware of what's fair and what's not really fair
They act they care but they couldn't care less
The affluent society contains itself
In blissful ignorance surrounded by wealth
Unaware of what's fair and what's not really fair
They act they care but they couldn't care less