When we hid out behind the risers at the high school   Working bitter calculations with a slide rule   The grim particulars of poisoning the swimming pool   The way you looked me in the eye, ready to die      We were becoming what we are   Collapsing stars      When we chewed up children's tylenol like bubblegum   Till our hearts were beating deep and rich as kettle drums   We knew if we waited long enough the change would come   And then the day did come, and at last      Hold tight   Hold fast   Catch lightning in a jar   Collapsing stars      Told you to load up on provisions   We wouldn't be back for a while   Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag   Turn toward the camera and smile, smile, smile      When we ditched the plan to poison all our enemies   Tucked our weapons in a clearing, and covered them with leaves   We are gonna come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaths one day   Well we are on our way      You can look    But you won't find    Another love like i   Collapsing stars