BTTB LYRICS 07

WHILE I’M LYING AWAKE

While I’m lying awake my mind is travelling far

And I’m not afraid to stand my ground alone

In spite of the fearful shadows cast, it’s crystallized clear

The faint promise of eternity I’ll trade for a feel so near

She’s nothing that I deserve – I rather think I’ll take

My chances to leave a trail, a world away from this charade

Reaching for more than I’ve ever seen and more than I’ve ever been

A lesson I’d gladly learn and truly I mean, I mean not to harm you

My heart’s growing more fearless with every day

Even if Heaven and Hell collide, just let the Earth remain

While I’m lying awake with thoughts so irresistible

So hard I’m trying to give you impressions of who I am

But words are not enough to express what I would do for you

If I had you here in my arms I would tear you right apart

And even in this room

Where commitment’s sometimes faltered

By a different attitude

I can feel your presence stronger

Than God’s and every saint’s

That’s why I’m lying

Lying awake

My heart’s growing more fearless with every day

Even if Heaven and Hell collide, just let the Earth remain

While I’m lying awake with thoughts so irresistible

So hard I’m trying to give you impressions of who I am

But words are not enough to express what I would do for you

If I had you here in my arms I would tear you right apart