I was told

I was told there's a miracle
for each day that I try

I was told there's a new love that's born
for each one that has died

I was told there'd be no one to call on
when I feel alone and afraid

I was told if you dream of the next world
You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire

As a child, I thought I could live without pain without sorrow
But as a man I've found it's all caught up with me
I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid


From Metropolis, part 1: the Miracle and the Sleeper, by Dream Theater