hear the alarm at 8:00 a.m.   give out a shout to get my spirits up   might take more today   hop into the bathroom I see myself   how pathetic is this sight   [chorus 1]   take my empty shell and burn it   throw the ashes   to help the roses grow   as I watch the sun just sit   feel the warm rays on my face   I wish I could melt away like   ice on the sidewalk   Kirsten said i will be alright   it just takes a little time   I think I'll read a book outside   but the dog keeps barking and I lost my train of thought   [chorus 2]   have I ever told you   that your blue eyes   look so black and vacant   so here is your birthday present   a box that is empty   with a card that says I love you darling   shadow friend I sit on the couch   what lovely vases you have they bring out   the blue curtains and plastic smiles   but if you need me just stop by   I will sacrifice my time cause im your only friend   we can travel far away   watch the world dissolve disappear   is this what the view looks like when your dead?