why can t we just take things down i can t seem to get things right is it possible i have a way to kill life i pick up the pieces and run away can i lay down won t make a sound everyone needs a place to hide to face the change that comes to light bury the hopeless sound rise up and push it down take my hand feel the woe hold it tight don t let go slipping into an empty hole hell s not too far behind just take a hold can i lay down won t make a sound everyone needs a place to hide to face the change that comes to light afraid to break and do what s right don t play dead just wake up just wake up can i lay down won t make a sound everyone needs a place to hide to face the change that comes to light afraid to break and do whats right don t play dead just wake up just wake up