It's time we had some leave
And there's no end that I know
We've been eating out our brains
Where the winds of limbo roar
Oh, please don't let these shakes go on
I have used up all my weapons
But the war's still going on, dear
Send me to the rear
We've been living in the flames
And I can't say if we're ever
Don't let these shakes go on
And been sliding into hell
Of a thousand psychic wars
All the scars are on the inside
And I'm young enough to look at
I'm not sure if there's anything left to me
Oh, please, don't let these shakes go on
It's time we had some leave
Don't let these shakes go on
Why I can't speak to you
Don't let these shakes go on
You blame me for my silence
It's time we had a break from it
You ask me why I'm weary
My energy's spent at last
And far too old to see
It's time we had a break from it
You see me now a veteran
Did I hear you say that this is victory?
We've been living in the flames
Say it's time I changed and grew
And I'm helpless and bereaved
It's time we had a break from it
Wounds are all I'm made of
And my armor is destroyed
I've been living on the edge so long
Don't let these shakes go on
I can't say if we're ever gonna be free
Where the tides of madness swell
Oh, please, don't let these shakes go on
We've been eating up our brains
