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 witht he 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 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 set 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   I am so happy here