How Do You Sleep Songtext

von Stone Roses

I've seen your severed head at a banquet for the dead,
All dressed up for dinner looked so fine.
You shining silver salver so tastefully powdered
With the finest military quick lime.

Now try and picture this as I gave you a kiss,
The apple in your mouth slipped in mine.
The orchestra played the sweetest serenade,
We laughed as we put away your wine.

So raise your glasses, here's a toast to wasted lives.
May all their ghosts come back to haunt you,
And tell you how they died.

How do you sleep? How do you last the night and keep the dogs at bay?
How do you feel when you close your eyes, and try and drift away?
Does it feel any better now?
Does it mean anymore when the angel of death comes knock, knocking,
And banging at your door?

When all the fun was over, I put you on my shoulder,
Took you home, away from it all.
Shot down and claimed, mounted and framed,
Tastefully hung upon my wall.

Are my dreams your nightmares? I hope they all come true.
Get off your knees, the party's over, I'm coming home to you.

How do you sleep? How do you last the night and keep the dogs at bay?
How do you feel when you close your eyes, and try and drift away?
Does it feel any better now?
Does it mean anymore when the angel of death comes knock, knocking,
And banging at your door, at your door? Mmm.