David Marshall - NIGHT GUARD Lyrics

Being a night guard leaves day-time for dreaming
The light of the sun sets fire to my mind
I wander between what is and what could be
And wonder if what I dream could be real

I dream a tomorrow without tigers
I dream a tomorrow where our children are safe
I dream a tomorrow without darkness
I dream a tomorrow where we live in peace

We need a drier cave
A better lookout, close to good water
Cleared of trees that hide tigers
A place our voices in song we can raise

I dream a tomorrow without tigers
I dream a tomorrow where our children are safe
I dream a tomorrow without darkness
I dream a tomorrow where we live in peace

Why do these dreams invade my sleep?
What are these visions inside my head?
I'm just a night guard afraid by the fire
Dreaming of places I cannot reach

We lost three children to a big-tooth-tiger
Gathering sticks for the fire while old auntie slept
Tonight the fire is built even higher
And we throw bones to the wolves for their help

I dream a tomorrow without tigers
I dream a tomorrow where our children are safe
I dream a tomorrow without darkness
I dream a tomorrow where we live in peace


Why do these dreams invade my sleep?
What are these visions inside my head?
I'm just a night guard afraid by the fire
Dreaming of places I cannot reach
Dreaming of places I cannot reach