I've been dreaming of a red bird
and the peace of its gentle wings
it's an omen of better things
I've been waking witht he same pain
that makes me want to sleep
and dream of a red bird
So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave
for I am so heavy here
Come to me tonight and I'll be waiting
with my wings
I will of left the weight behind me that
the blood of men brings
where there once was despair
tonight I will be set free
and the slings and the stones that uncovered
my bones will have flown my memory
I've been dreaming of a red bird
it sings