Nightmare

Sticks and stones may break my bones
Words killed me long ago
Ever since I heard the word "enough"
I see people walkin', takin' stride
I learned every man is mad with pride
Built on a love for the lie
Power is the meaning of life

And I'm dyin' for somethin' new
Why can't we change the world, when we can change the truth?
They'll say, "Boy, keep on dreamin'", it's all this boy can do
Tryin' to dream myself out of this nightmare

Old ways bringin' me to tears
Don't cry for death, it's just a fear
Somethin' mad you made up in your head
Work me 'til you break me down
Retire once I'm in the ground
Just to replace me when I'm gone
Yeah, it's the same old song

And I'm dyin' for somethin' new
Why can't we change the world, when we can change the truth?
They'll say, "Boy, keep on dreamin", it's all this boy can do
Tryin' to dream myself out of this nightmare

And I wonder if there's somethin' wrong with me
They're screamin' at me through my television screen
I just wanna live my life, oh, say can you see?
Can you see?

And I'm dyin' for somethin' new
Why can't we change the world, when we control the truth?
They'll say, "Boy, keep on dreamin'", it's all this boy can do
Tryin' to dream myself out of this nightmare