Beautiful Birds

We make our beds where we find no comfort
That when it's time to wake we may know relief
We feel around for an exit of some sort
Awaiting the second of our release

They stare inside yet still they can't see
That there's someone hidden behind this wall
These chains and cell are not part of me
One blast of silence will crumble them all

Oh beautiful birds in ugly cages
Caught behind the bars of flesh and bone
Beautiful birds in ugly cages
Awaiting the white horse to lead us home

If you don't hurt us they'll ridicule you
And if you talk to us they'll roll their eyes
If you touch us they'll make a fool of you
And if you love us it's YOU that they'll despise

Oh beautiful birds in ugly cages
Caught behind the bars of flesh and bone
Beautiful birds in ugly cages
Awaiting the white horse to lead us home

Beautiful birds in ugly cages
Arise from the fire with brimstone hearts
Beautiful beautiful birds in ugly cages
Arise from the dream that tore us apart

Beautiful beautiful birds...

jmct 2000