Well, I wrote the tale in which I dwell; I know precisely how it endsBut I don't believe I have the strength to see it through it again The tide that pulls me, pulls me down, is stronger than before I only swam in one direction, wish to swim no more I called you, Did you call me? You were always someone I could call on in an emergency. Well every pal that I had, and every pal I never had All fallen by the wayside, or just rolling overboard When I put my trust in them, as I put my trust in you And every ship adrift for you and every compass spins for you And blind me, from what I may see The Triffids Wish To See No More [In The Pines Version] lyrics found on http://www.lyricsoncall.com/lyrics/the-triffids/wish-to-see-no-more-in-the-pines-version-lyrics.html A light that burns in first degree And hold me, from what I may do To myself in spite of all despite you And tender was the fine defeat And splendid our decline and fall My eyes were blind to all but you; I wish to see no more. Now help me to my feet, young man, and guide me to the door I only ask for one reason; I wish to see no more. I called you, Did you call me? You were always someone I could call on in an emergency. Did you call me? I was always someone you could lie to in an emergency. Oooh... oooh... oooh...