The Cassandra Complex

The War Against Sleep

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It's dark outside, the screen is lit
I'm sitting where I always sit
Knowing that I will submit
And once more play the hypocrite
I need this life, I'll never quit
Though everything is counterfeit
I'll grit my teeth and take the shit
I must admit I will submit

We'll live & die, we'll laugh & cry
We'll never even wonder why
In the War Against Sleep (x2)
We'll never do just what we please
We'll live our life down on our knees
In the War Against Sleep (x2)

It's doesn't matter if you give me pain
I'll sit here silent I won't complain
I'll stick the needle in my own vein
If you will keep me entertained
I don't care if my life's insane
As long as I can stay in chains
Learn to drink some more champagne
And say that it's all just a game

We'll live & die, we'll laugh & cry
We'll never even wonder why
In the War Against Sleep (x2)
We'll never do just what we please
We'll live our life down on our knees
In the War Against Sleep (x2)

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gothic_hobbit On May 15, 2007

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by PeluCrespins

9y ago

Awesome song! From a time where lyrics were another thing, poets through music creating an oustanding sound, it's about living the life to the limit, pure wildlife, but not ever lasting; a period of crazy living. The main message could be how we are always trying to get entertained and sleep less, in ancient times sleeping was important because we used to get much more bored without so many current distractions.

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