Build my fortress
Reclaim the days
And I'll restore the things
The ways, the means
Until it hurts more than bombs in brains
That's all that I can take
I try to sing but I never recall the key
The time redeemed
Take a breath and I'm a fool if I don't
Pretend like I'm inspired -
But maybe I'm just tired
Turn the pages
Old lines, done times
Teach my children how to live to die
And watch them save their pennies in jars
Buy cars and marry them away