I got home and removed my claws
In the waiting room are different laws
Of what you can carry
And what you can do
When the distance is altered
This place will fit two

Because you should feel safe
And you should feel larger
Let me lay down first
None of that ol’ “How’s your faatha'”

Welcome to Somnistanbul
A city designed for you
Where no shadows scream
The monsters under my bed might be real
But they are tied
And you’re safe in your dreams

Our wires are insulated
Contact isolated
Hands held, skulls apart
A safe space for your needs
And every want, I can’t judge

I’m black tar, even supine
I must dissolve my acid tongue
Once asleep you can hear of my crimes

Because you should feel safe
Feel larger
Let me lay down first
Speak of only bromidic old banter

Welcome to Somnistanbul
A city designed for you
Where shadows scream
And monsters under the bed are real
But now they’re tired and you’re safe in your dreams

Our wires are insulated
Contact isolated
Hands held
Skulls apart
You lay unaware of my deeds
Back down, eyes facing the Pliades

Welcome to Somnistanbul
A city designed for you
Where shadows scream
And monsters under bed are real
But they’re tired and you’re safe in your dreams