It's a shame you're not here on the cross in my ear
   Hearing things loud and clear, come outside have no fear
   And clear the smoke, get some fresh air, someone waits, someone cares
   In the broad light of day, trouble seems so far away
  
   At the top of the day
   When the reign sways
  
   Lose the cradle chain
   Give it up, give it a name
   The child that remains
   Nothing's lost, take these chains
   Take them away
  
   Please don't ask me how I am, a little tired, a little scared
   I'm not amused, not upset, don't need a leash, I'm not your pet
   So loosen up, feel the breeze, let me hear, hear you breathe
   It's better than, bitter now, when you breathe I love that sound
  
   But you know I'll look after
   You like no one
  
   Lose the cradle chain
   Give it up, give it a name
   The child that remains
   Nothing's lost, take these chains
   Take them away
  
   If I die before I wake, light a fuse, bake a cake
   I don't mind if I go, make it quick, don't be slow
  
   But you know I'll remember
   You like no one
  
   Lose the cradle chain
   Give it up, give it a name
   The smile that remains
   Will take these chains away