I live in a society that never reacts
Never wakes up to unmistakable facts
It's like there's a fever or spell in the air
And it gets into our heads so we never prepare

Why do we never stay?
We're rushing back to the cradle
What an unfortunate fate
Like we're a part of a fable

I live in a society that'll never relax
I know it's not a virtue but there's no going back
In my dreams there's a warmth and a song in the air
But that place is in my head so we'll never go there

Why do we never stay?
We're rushing back to the cradle
What an unfortunate grave
With drowning eyes we're unable

But if I saw your face I would always be sorry
I couldn't save you or stop stars from falling
I recognise your eyes
The drawing shadow on your smile and you're calling

For a place you can build your home
Where nobody will drop a bomb on your child
Take away your dreams
Why do you wish that on me?

I live in a society that never relents
Never forgives and never repents
If you think that it's better to shelter or care
You should never close your eyes to this kind of despair
Well I can hear their voices calling out
For something that'll never occur
Can't you see they're building a storm on the water?
Can't you see they're building the walls out there?

Why do we never stay?
We're rushing back to the cradle
What an unfortunate grace
With drowning eyes we're unable

If I saw your face I would always be sorry
I couldn't save you or stop stars from falling
I recognise your eyes
The drawing shadow on your smile and you're calling
If I saw your face I would always be sorry
I couldn't save you or stop stars from falling
I recognise your eyes
The drawing shadow on your smile and you're calling
Recognise your eyes
The drawing shadow on your smile and you're calling