What it is, why it is, what it could be Never tracing the thread of a common theme At ease with the low softly spoken tones of an everyday machine Safe and secure with a silent flickering screen Screen (x2) It's relief, suspension of disbelief Caught off at the time with nothing to wear Preparation is expectation and way too much to bear Hold the thought of boiling water, cut the stare Disinterest in the sound coming from over there Over there (x2) A good chair, specialized care Specialized There aren't many reasons left to stay awake When the big hand passes the little hand it will be late The apprehension to sleep is always the same And the guilt when sleep is worth the wait Sleep is worth the wait (x3) Sustain, loss and gain But you don't realise that you're beautiful when you smile You make me cry (x2) When you smile you make me cry When you smile (x2) You make me cry