When I Awake

Two birds are sitting upon a wire,
They're just awaitin' their time of flyin'.
White clouds are driftin' above a lake,
They'll shine like jewels when I awake.

When I awake, the world's gonna rise
And celebrate before your very eyes.
When I awake, you'll be so surprised -
All your hopes are gonna be realised,
When I awake.

You're in a snowstorm, can't find a fire,
That snow's just risin' up, higher and higher.
I'm doing everything it will take
To have you with me when I awake.

When I awake, the world's gonna sing,
Old people dancin' as the church bells ring.
When I awake, you won't remember a thing
About your sorrows or your suffering.
When I awake.

I slept forever inside a dream,
I tried to wake myself with my own screams.
I wasn't listening, I didn't care
Until I looked around and you weren't there.

When I awake, I'll do it again,
I'll make my promises and make my amends.
When I awake, I'll be by your side,
The night is dark but we won't have to hide,
When I awake.