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The Dreamer's Curse

from Loneliness by Rob Lock

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I dreamt of hitting the sidewalk, face first in the rain.
I dreamt of getting my head crushed by a moving train.
But then I dreamt of a happy place, where I would like to stay,
Someone in my arms again.

I dreamt of cutting my throat open on a cracked window pane.
I dreamt of blowing my head up with a gun aimed at my brain.
But then I dreamt of that happy place, where I'd still like to stay.
The dreamer's curse is coming round again.

Because when you visit in other worlds,
This one will seem so lame.
Because my friend that happy place,
It's right where you cannot stay.

Awkwardness is a bastard, see I tried to do what's nice,
But I misread the label, and then I paid the price.
I tried to be the good guy: generous and pure.
Now I look like an ass hole, for sure.

So let this be a lesson: Karma's not so straight.
It'll take your good intentions, and throw them in your face.
You can dream of being chivalrous, unflappable and kind,
But in the end you'll fuck up your mind.

Because when you dream of being good,
The world will scoff and say:
'I'll make up my own mind…
And with your soul I'll play'.

You see there's two kinds of people in the world:
There's the smart ones, and then there's me.
They stick to their eyesight, hearing and sweet coffee.
I jump for the skyline, and break my ankles in three.
Metaphorically speaking of course, but it still hurts like shit.

Don't dream.

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from Loneliness, released November 27, 2014

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Rob Lock Bristol, UK

Rob Lock is a solo musical artist and music therapist in training. He uses several arrangements including solo piano, rock and metal setups, and orchestra. He likes to explore psychological subject matter, at times dark and at times uplifting.
He is currently focusing on solo piano material. ... more

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