I've been dreaming of a red bird

and the peace of its gentle wings

it's an omen of better things

I've been waking witht he same pain

that makes me want to sleep

and dream of a red bird

So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave

for I am so heavy here

Come to me tonight and I'll be waiting

with my wings

I will of left the weight behind me that

the blood of men brings

where there once was despair

tonight I will be set free

and the slings and the stones that uncovered

my bones will have flown my memory

I've been dreaming of a red bird

it sings of a way out, it sings of release

it's been tapping on my window

to remind me it's waiting

and that I have a choice

So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave

for I am so heavy here

Take me away from here

I am not equipped for such strain

Take away the fear

How do you prepare for the pain

Now I'm leaving with the red bird

And as my arms leak again

I am so happy here