My mind’s eye sets them free
When daylight comes, they cease to be
I know their faces but the names won’t come
Their lips are moving but forever they’ll be dumb
{chorus}
They are lost and can’t be found
They can’t make a sound
These dream people come to life
Hurry, hurry, turn on the light
Cities filled inside my head
Hanging by a single thread
They don’t know when I awake
Their tether to this world will break
{chorus}
You and I are alike
We’ve been living behind closed eyes
No matter what dreams may come
We’re forever lost to the rising sun
Dare I dream after daylight?
Dare I dream?
credits
from City of Lights,
released March 25, 2013
Ian Stahl: Lead vocals, rhythm guitar.
Joe Taff: Lead guitar, harmony vocals.
Ben Muller: Keyboards, harmony vocals.
Daniel Webber: Bass guitar.
EJ Nisbeth: Drums.
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