it's a shame you're not here
on the cross in my ear
hearing things loud and clear
come outside have no fear
and clear the smoke
get some fresh air
someone waits
someone cares
in the broad light of day trouble seems so far away
at the top of the day when the reign sways
lose the cradle chain
give it up
give it a name
the child that remains
nothing's lost
take these chains
take them away
please don't ask me how i am
a little tired
a little scared
i'm not amused
not upset
don't need a leash
i'm not your pet
so loosen up
feel the breeze
let me hear
hear you breathe
it's better than
bitter now
when you breathe i love that sound
but you know i'll look after you like no one
lose the cradle chain
give it up
give it a name
the child that remains
nothing's lost
take these chains
take them away
if i die before i wake
light a fuse
bake a cake
i don't mind if i go
make it quick
don't be slow
but you know i'll remember you like no one
lose the cradle chain
give it up
give it a name
the smile that remains will take these chains away