Late at night I would sit on the stairs Asking the stars if they are aware That their light Won't shine down on me That their light Doesn't cut through city light Their light Doesn't cut through the city light I wake to sleep I sleep to wake I breathe my breath here I wake to sleep I sleep to wake I breathe my breath here It's been said In books I've read And songs I've known by heart As I've grown That love Is on everyone's mind Whether or not They can attain it It's whether or not They can attain it I wake to sleep I sleep to wake I breathe my breath here I wake to sleep I sleep to wake I breathe my breath here