Lyrics A Gentle Awakening - JD McPherson

Put down the paper, baby
I had a dream at dawn
A terrible storm blew over
Covered up the morning sun

Beyond I heard a lullaby
So peaceful and serene
Next thing I knew I eased into
A gentle awakening

The people on the city streets
The farmers on the plains
All walking in the lucid dream
While the sky is set aflame

They soon will hear a quiet tune
So peaceful and serene
Then they may too, may ease into
A gentle awakening

Waiting through a waning moon
An unknown masquerade
Hear the wounded mockingbird
A mournful serenade

The people on the city streets
The farmers on the plains
They're walking in the lucid dream
While the sky is set aflame

They soon will hear a quiet sound
So peaceful and serene
Then they might too, may ease into
A gentle awakening