Overtime

When my head meets the bed, I'm so tired, nearly dead The only thing I really want is sleep I think of things I've read, and replay what I've said Stirring, at every little peep I try with all my might, to keep my eyes closed tight A war between my consciousness and slumber Every night it's a fight, with my brain out of spite Try counting sheep, but I'd fixate on a number When it's bedtime, it should be my downtime Instead it's like it's wartime My mind keeps working overtime When it's nighttime, it should be my peacetime Instead it's been a lifetime My mind keeps working overtime I toss and I turn, sweet dreams is all I yearn Another random thought just came to life Heartburn or concern, my stomach starts to churn I try not awakening my wife I bow my head and pray, and finally drift away Then start to have the craziest of dreams A giant made of clay or a hungry lions' prey Then I'm startled by my own nocturnal screams When it's bedtime, it should be my downtime Instead it's like it's wartime My mind keeps working overtime When it's nighttime, it should be my peacetime Instead it's been a lifetime My mind keeps working overtime Now I lay me down to sleep Why dear Lord are my thoughts so deep Should I find rest for mercy's sake I pray oh Lord before it's time to wake When it's bedtime, it should be my downtime Instead it's like it's wartime My mind keeps working overtime When it's nighttime, it should be my peacetime Instead it's been a lifetime My mind keeps working overtime