Lights turn on and lights go out

I see the remnants of mental fout

Cycle, fast, then slowing down

Drape around us, like a gown

The blown glass woman

Cool and frail

Never dented by the hail

 

The coronation of a king

The presentation of an engagement ring

They bring around a polarizing aura

Reminiscent of the Aurora

 

The circle of light is now gone astray

I will continue on my way

Across the ocean, over sea

My biggest weakness set me free

 

Waves, they crash

And through they slash

The shreds of the pessimism

Warp the joy inside a prism

 

Around and down and to and fro

Opportunities lined up, row by row

Snatch and grab, but burning hot

You can't help it, they always drop

 

Spin the wheel, red and black

What are the odds of turning back?

It sends the spiral in reverse

A simple, senseless, mindless curse

 

Lights turn on, and lights go out

The blood is dripping from its snout

It's hot breath is on your neck

I don't dare to turn and check

 

Lights turn on, and lights go out

Taking the shape of a grinning lout

To others it appears a picture of grace

A mask disguising a foul face

 

Away and up, I'll try to fly

My river of dreams, no longer dry

I see the sky, blue and free

Now I see it, cie la vie