Head First Into Paradise

Heaven pinned a medal on your chest for bravery

In the face of the fight,

And you bathe another wound from the battle you lose

Your faith takes a nosedive

There's so much that we don't talk about

If only I could hear those words that avoid your mouth

I could speak up for you

Now I watch as you tread away

Your head's afloat for another day

Do you ever feel you're running blind?

Heading into nowhere and sailing without wind

As the doubts remain

'Cause you're sick and tired of worrying about tomorrow

When today's not even started

And it's a blink of a day you glimpse

If you were given the key

Would you leave me a note at first light?

As you go head first into paradise

Stringing up your shoes with the bad luck blues

Your feet don't know which way to turn

Untouched by wind or sun you're exposing

A core that's starting to burn

There's so much that I never see

If only I could borrow your eyes and take a peek

I could keep watch for you

Now I watch as you grip the reins

And take control of a blinded horse led astray

Do you ever feel your heart's been denied

Of happy ever endings amidst a fading light

I think it's time for change

'Cause I want you to wake not worrying about tomorrow

I know I want to be just like you

Except without the losing streak

So when you're given the key

Will you leave me a note at first light?

As you go head first into paradise