Lighter Torches - Nights of Thunder Lyrics

There is a rock in a far-off land
That will not be touched by unwashed hands
It's good enough for me to fly and wander
But I can't sleep during nights of thunder

There is a man who is part of my arc
Who dares to combat life and mirror the dark
Who I can trust to forgive all my blunders
But I can't sleep during nights of thunder

There is a spot in my country of dew
That few will make their goal and many drive through
And it's the bar by which I measure the summer
But I can't sleep during nights of thunder

There is a toy in a room that will not leave a mark
On a world that is less than the sum of its parts
But it's a bond between me and my father
But I can't sleep during nights of thunder

And I am too shy to toss and turn in the night
I'm tumultuous in Hollywood-style
I'm the morbid latency of the silent bourgeoisie
Where a fleeting state of mental health is key

There is a city to the south of my home
Where I grew heart and a few extra bones
But there are friendships that were torn asunder
Now I can't sleep during nights of thunder

There is a woman that was pure crescendo
At her peak I forgot how to let go
Of the fantasy into which I spun her
Now I can't sleep during nights of thunder

And may I say that I care but fell into a hole
Sprained my ankle when I landed, it's a long way back home
I'm glad I still can lift my arms to wipe the sweat off my face
I'd let the demons out my closet but they like the new place

And I am too shy to cash in if I am right
And wait for rivers that will turn with the tide
I'm a dragon of the earth
Cunning but reserved
All the trivia crap I know has lost its worth

My memory's in constant flux
Rests only 'til the throughline stops
In spite a life's worth of insights
I look for greens on other sides
I'll build myself an open door
A humble peer
And working oar
And sail to sea
To find that melody
Where a gentle state of mental health is key

There is a place you cannot find on a map
And setting sail is just the very first step
But once aboard I won't be going under
And I will sleep during nights of thunder