You were sick and tired
Of the little rose
You ended up deciding
It was time to go
So you travelled miles and miles
You met kings and crooks
What you didn't know is
I travelled with you
And one day
You helped me see the world with dismay
Distinguish what is good from what is vain
Identify the lies our eyes display
See the invisible
Lamplighters and drunkards
Taught us about life
And the railway switchman
Was the wisest guy
When you tamed the fox
I was really scared
I didn't see he was nice
And the snake was death itself
But by then
You'd helped me see the world with dismay
Distinguish what is good from what is vain
Identify the lies our eyes display
See the invisible
But by then
You'd helped me see the world with dismay
Distinguish what is good from what is vain
Identify the lies our eyes display
See the invisible