it's just one of these things
that i can't understand
i've got this cloudy head
and these useless hands
and you're stuck in a hole
in the back of my brain
paradoxically cause
and relief of my pain
there's a red-hot brand
of your name at my feet
i'm willing to burn
i just want you to see
that a simple love
is all that i need
cause i live for
the little things you say

goodnight, go to sleep
'cause don't you know what the morning means
more time to live, to love, to dream
i'll see you soon if you'll wait for me

it's just one of these things
that's not worth the pain
you see that i'm parched,
you're not willing to rain
and i'm stuck in the ground
in a mountain of words
somewhere you'd settle
if you needed a perch
there's a canvas dawn
that i thought you would like
near the foot of my bed
but now i'm seeing it right
a simple love
is all that i need
this is a beginning
and it's me saying

goodnight, go to sleep
cause don't you know what the morning means
more time to live, to love, to dream
i'll see you soon if you'll wait for me

goodnight go to sleep
i'll sing this song to you eventually
the words you speak turn the night air sweet
i'll miss you but i know you can't wait for me