Sleeper 1972 Lyrics

Sleeper 1972 lyrics

When my dad died

The worms ate out both his eyes

His soul flew right up in the sky

I cried myself to sleep



My mother lies

Alone on her back at night

Adding up hours till her demise

She counts herself to sleep



When my sister finds

My body closed up like the blinds

I tell her I promise, it's fine

But she cries herself to sleep



The men in black ties

Arrive at the house in surprise

To find a little girl by your side

In the wood box where you're sleeping



I still see you

Inside of this god-awful house

You move awfully quiet now

And I still feel you everywhere



You told me

This has always been worth livin'

But what's really worth

Living anymore?