Solitary Shell — Dream Theater

He seemed no different from the rest Just a healthy normal boy His mama always did her best And he was daddy's pride and joy

He learned to walk and talk on time But never cared much to be held and steadily he would decline Into his solitary shell

As a boy he was considered somewhat odd Kept to himself most of the time He would daydream in and out of his own world but in every other way he was fine

He's a Monday morning lunatic Disturbed from time to time Lost within himself In his solitary shell

A temporary catatonic Madman on occasion When will he break out Of his solitary shell

He struggled to get through his day He was helplessly behind He poured himself onto the page Writing for hours at a time

As a man he was a danger to himself Fearful and sad most of the time He was drifting in and out of sanity But in every other way he was fine

He's a Monday morning lunatic Disturbed from time to time Lost within himself In his solitary shell

A momentary maniac With casual delusions When will he be let out Of his solitary shell