I've been watching the news, and it doesn't feel safe

It seems so far removed from this slumbering place

Cat at the hearth, dog at the door

Restless as sparrows awaiting the dawn

Don't go out tonight, don't leave me alone

It doesn't feel safe in our English home

There's fear in my heart, in my ear a whisper

Are you afraid too, or is it just me?



Never promise anyone forever

I cross my heart and hope to die

You see through the whitest lie

Never promise anyone forever



Where are we travelling to, don't go out tonight

It doesn't feel safe

When I look in the mirror I don't see my face

Shut up our ears to the madness outside

We'll study old photographs and listen to tunes

It's too cold and dark, stay here by the fire

It doesn't feel safe to live with a liar



Understand how you've confused

second-hand with dead

Tell me what am I supposed to do now?

I could cry for a thousand years

Shed a thousand tears

Oh but now I fear you wouldn't believe it