Silence Is Now

Silence, silence now
 Silence, silence now
 As you sit and read the paper
 Dozing off, you dim the light
 Put your glasses on the table
 Sink into your easy chair
 Dream the dream you've always dreamed of
 You're a boy so free and wild
 In this dream you capture freedom
 And you're not your father's child
 People cheer and clap their hands
 Now you dream that you're a man
 Amidst applause and blissful noise
 You cannot hear your father's voice saying
 Silence, silence now
 Silence, silence now
 As you dream you're in the circus
 Ran away from home at ten
 Got yourself a painted pony
 Summersaults upon his back
 This is what you've always wanted
 Could this be the promise land
 Share a laugh with all the carnies
 Limelight and adoring fans
 People cheer and clap their hands
 Now you dream that you're a man
 Amidst applause and blissful noise
 You'll never hear your father's voice screaming
 Silence, silence now
 Silence, silence now
 As you sit and read your paper
 Dozing off you dim the light
 As you wake your dream is over
 Forget it all and say goodnight
 Goodnight