I picture us together
Framed in gold leaf
On the mantle with the others
One big happy family
But that snapshot cant be found
And I dont trust my memory
But its alright its alright
For a dream
I imagine we are gathered
But this time not dressed in black
Theres laughing and smiling
Not stabbing in the back
But its too good to be true
And too bad I still recall the screams
But its alright its alright
For a dream
I keep half the picture
Mostly in my mind
Mama dressed in white
Ripped when she held your hand
Showing no signs of age
Just slightly frayed along the seam
But its alright its alright
For a dream
Its alright
All that I can claim
Its alright
And it will have to do
Its alright
Better than the pain
Its alright
Better than the truth
Its alright
Alright for a dream
Its alright
Better than fate and the great scheme
Its alright
Its alright
For Christmas and for New Year
I wish and I resolve
But Im disappointed by myself, Jesus and Santa Claus
I want to believe
Shes been saved
And hes be redeemed
And its alright its alright
For a dream