Stop by a nightmare on a dark road today
Such a wind through his white hair,
Such a grin on his face.
His eyes were like distance and he bore into mine.
They shone and they glistened like they drive me blind.
And he stood there before me and he cried out in pain:
"You think you can ignore me, you think you'll get away!"
Ready or not, it's like total paranoia
Anything you say, he can twist his way.
It's really too much, it's like total paranoia
Anywhere you go, he is sure to know.
He said "Stop, please, and listen
Can we try to be friends?"
Why's it always so twisted but he cried out again:
"You can't stand to remember, you can't stand to forget.
You won't lift a finger for the storm of regret.
Ready or not, it's like total paranoia
You know how to pray, but he won't go away.
It's really too much, it's like total paranoia
Close your eyes, he'll be there all night.
Close your eyes, he'll be there all night
He'll be there all night (x3)