Be careful where you lie down, boy 
In this bed of roses 
Promises of petals, then 
You wake up on the other end 

Love is such a monster, kid 
And power is addictive 
Sweet fire and beauty'll turn this city flat 
And could you really handle that 

I thought I was through with living once 
But, lord, the way she lies there breathing 
In the deepest hour of the night 
Unraveled, opened full and all undone by 

And last night we capped the cavern, dear 
We said the word and we're goin' down 
Honey you pulled out the big blue 
And you kissed it all through 

Christ, how this life 
From mud to miracle 
Is just the prettiest little burden 
Isn't it, El?