The Dark Side of the World

Go to sleep my little one 
And don’t you fuss or cry
Allow the angels of the night
To steal away your eyes
Drop into that great abyss 
Where sparkling diamonds twirl
Explore the caves and rivers of
The dark side of the world

Now your eyes are strained from reaching out
And staring at the wind
Step outside the universe
And slip out of your skin
The pageant’s ready to begin
The colors now unfurl
They’re waiting for you to join them
On the dark side of the world

A gallant stranger tips his hat
As the child bride delights
The emperor signals horns to flare 
The sky is filled with kites
Acrobats tumble down the street
Grandmother grasps her pearls
Their hearts unfold like fireworks
On the dark side of the world

Oh, you’re all at peace, you’re silent now
Your face is free from tears
But papa’s heart is weighted with
Finances and fears
Storm clouds gather from the west
And the winds of vengeance whirl
Maybe it’s time I join you child
On the dark side of the world