I used to think it was a gift I used to say it made me wise I used to use it like some parlor trick How it makes me sick I didn't realize I thought that I could hide it away, all the lonely day And only let it out at night I wish I could give it away Take it from me, babe I'll run right back into the light I used to wear it like a secret smile In the corners of my eyes I used to like to watch the birds in the trees They would land on my knees Now when they see me coming, they fly I thought that I could hide it away All the lonely day And only let it out at night I wish I could give it away Take it from me babe I only let it out at night Before the long and lonely night Under the blood moon's eye But if you hear me cry You better have a nice cold silver bullet for me Bright, bright Bright, bright