Paper Wolf

I cover my tracks and peel my layers
I gather my strength from thoughts and prayers
I empty my house to flee from chaos
I dream of a king that won't betray us, don't delay us all

You better watch out, the wolf is coming, save your soul
You better watch out, the wolf is coming, dig a hole

My cigarette ash converts to sparkles
My eyes are installed in walls of marbles
They told me to break my floating castles
I dream of the day your bones are fossils
Are you puzzled now?

You better watch out, the wolf is coming, save your soul
You better watch out, the wolf is coming, dig a hole
You better watch out, the wolf is coming, save your soul
Give in to the crowd and turn to nothing, bells will toll tonight

(You better watch out)

I won't drown, I can't hold down my head (formed so inconsistently, extending this misery lane)
So you better watch out
I will swim with phantom limbs instead (breathing out the ever-present tragedy born on the plane)
I was never in doubt

You better watch out, the wolf is coming, save your soul
You better watch out, the wolf is coming, dig a hole
You better watch out, the wolf is coming, save your soul
Give in to the crowd and turn to nothing, bells will toll tonight