I know it must happen, I almost feel ready
I want it, but I'm too scared-
Does it really have to hurt so bad?

wish I could sleep through it
just like bares do in the cold
wish it was enough for me
to learn from what I'm told

but pain is the only way to learn
sadness is the only way to cry
only anger can make you burn
only after the rain you really feel dry...

it will happen, one lazy summer night
when you least expect it, splashing in your pride
when you smoke cigars in florescentic light
when you're at a party, shimmering and bright
when you're "reading news" but really you just stare
when you can help things, but just don't seem to care
when you're in your wall, wont let yourself be bare
you'll try to fight it, and you'll curse and swear
and you'll think -

wish i could sleep through it
just like bares do in the cold
wish it was enough for me
to learn from what I'm told

but pain is the only way to learn
sadness is the only way to cry
only anger can make you burn
only after the rain you really feel dry...