i know... the meter is off... so what...

oh child... child of mine
so beautiful and pure
stay away from humanity
for which there's no cure

the only thing we gain
from life is wisdom
adventures come and go
in our sandcastle kingdom

oh child... child of mine
quietly lay by my side
i'll do the best i can
in your roller coaster ride

and when the cards are all counted
and the lights flicker and dim
i'll be in the heavens
to see you again...