Lyrics When Did I Stop Dreaming - Elvis Costello

When Did I Stop Dreaming

You appeared when I was lost in reverie
If this is not a dream, it’s my mistake
And now I lie in wait for dawn to break
I’m fairly sure I’m wide awake
Pardon me, if I seem distant and strange
Just tell me when did I stop dreaming?
Let me get this straight
Did I hallucinate?
This fine and helpless feeling
Tell me when did I stop dreaming?
Let me know if you can help me explain
I didn’t recognise the danger
But people will talk
Was I just sleepwalking?
Footprints left on the ceiling
Tell me when did I stop dreaming?
Then why should you care?
This is my nightmare
Was this one dream too deep?
Now if I could only sleep
Answer me, if you see the end in sight
I’m just a soul who’s lost in limbo
Neither bad or good
I’d spare you now if I could
One more teardrop
Then I’ll wake up Tell me when did I stop dreaming?