Once Upon A Dream
Jekyll & Hyde Lyrics

Turned down the smiling fake friendly esteemed
I rejected the false flattery of those claiming to be my friends.

Just to sleep in a gutter and live like a fiend
I preferred to live like a madman in the depths of the city.

Held up a torch to the city's dark belly
I shed light on the hidden, corrupt parts of the city.

Hoping it's flicker might get licked before it's ready
I hoped to expose the corruption before it grew too strong.

Turns out I found what I'd never thought to own
I discovered something I never thought I could have.

A palace in the crags with no sceptre or thrown
I found a comfortable home in the rugged cliffs, without any need for power or authority.

These brothers they took me and gave me a name
I was welcomed into a new group of close friends who gave me an identity.

They laid me before them and gave me a claim
They presented me to their group and gave me a special status.

Keep your eyes close in a crows nest for shine
Stay alert for even small opportunities and treasure them.

And don't get tripped up by their fraudulent shrine
Don't be fooled by deceitful distractions that lead you away from your true goals.

Turned out their pockets to give me some greed
They shared their riches with me, tempting me to become greedy.

A gift for the beggar who will never be seen
They bestowed wealth on someone who is unlikely to ever enjoy such things.

Sick of these tyrants advancing our shore
I'm tired of oppressive figures gaining more power in our land.

Toasting and laughing on forgotten lore
Those in power are enjoying themselves while ignoring the painful history of the people they rule.

Not even trying to never be owned
These rulers aren't even attempting to resist becoming owned or controlled by others.

Giving their time to the already de-throwned
They spend their efforts on those already forgotten, while ignoring the needs of the society as a whole.

I know that my riddles stoke your flickering fear
I'm aware that my cryptic messages unsettle and terrify you.

A speck in the embers that won't disappear
A small, persistent force that refuses to be extinguished.

But these mechanical monsters that croak in their sleep
The powerful figures in control have become like machines, asleep to true emotions and empathy.

Won't even squeeze out a tear for the sheep
They won't even shed a tear for those they harm and control, showing complete disregard for their humanity.