and the peace of its gentle wings
it's an omen of better things
I've been waking witht he same pain
that makes me want to sleep
and dream of a red bird
So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave
for I am so heavy here
Come to me tonight and I'll be waiting
with my wings
I will of left the weight behind me that
the blood of men brings
where there once was despair
tonight I will be set free
and the slings and the stones that uncovered
my bones will have flown my memory
I've been dreaming of a red bird
it sings of a way out, it sings of release
it's been tapping on my window
to remind me it's waiting
and that I have a choice
So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave
for I am so heavy here
Take me away from here
I am not equipped for such strain
Take away the fear
How do you prepare for the pain
Now I'm leaving with the red bird
And as my arms leak again
I am so happy here