I've been dreaming of a red bird And the peace of its gentle wings It's an omen of better things I've been waking with the same pain That makes me want to sleep And dream of a red bird So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave For I am so so heavy here Come to me tonight and I'll be waiting With my wings I will of left the weight behind me that The blood of men brings Where there once was despair Tonight I will be free And the slings and the stones that uncovered My bones will have flown my memory I've been dreaming of a red bird It sings of a way out, it sings of release It's been tapping on my window To remind me it's waiting And that I have a choice So build us a nest, for I've chosen to leave For I am so heavy here Take me away from here I am not equipped for such strain Take away the fear How do you prepare for the pain Now I'm leaving with the red bird And as my arms leak again