Visions in Sleep Songtext
von Jamie’s Elsewhere

Rise up...!

Atop this precipice, I sit and watch as the beasts wander the fields
From left to right, all in their places except for one!
He grazes alone and though his keeper turns a blind eye!
He stays within his confines!

These dreams are temporary, but
The memories are worth their weight in gold (their weight in gold)
And when the lines have all faded from the sand, I hope
Their borders hold me in

I′ve retraced lines on the maps
That outline the fictitious fates that I've created
To make a way for myself
Above the walls
And out from under the loving hands
That held me close!
That held me close!
That kept me in!


These dreams are temporary, but
The memories are worth their weight in gold (their weight in gold)
And when the lines have all faded from the sand, I hope
Their borders hold me in

I′ve mapped the constellations for years!
But they haven't proven trustworthy just yet!
I've stood on the shoulders of giants!
But never saw past my own shadow!
Past my own shadow, oh no...!
Oh!

Why have I strayed
Why have I strayed
Why have I strayed beyond your reach?!

Why have I strayed
Why have I strayed
Why have I strayed beyond your reach?!

These dreams are temporary, but
The memories are worth their weight in gold (their weight in gold)
And when the lines have all faded from the sand, I hope
Their borders hold me in

Rise up...!