The vigilant ones say: your dream, so bright
Feed it to the fish, like bread in the night
Let it appear as a black-mouthed catfish, bold
And swim proudly ahead, a story untold
Into the rippling underwater world, it delves
Where with its sad snout, it explores the realms
It will touch the dead depths, a hidden truth
And reveal what's about, a secret uncouth

The vigilant ones say: hush now
Sleep while the Moon keeps an eye
If the Sun hears your dream somehow
It won't let it survive
Give it to the wind, to the birds
Let them crush it apart
And scatter it across the world
The dark piece of your heart

The vigilant ones say: secrets
Hide them under the road
Here's a pile-driving hammer
Pound them with all your soul
Your wild thoughts, untamed
Lock them in a cold cell
Let them writhe and scream in pain
But don't throw them a bone to quell

The vigilant ones say: feelings
Bury them in a trench deep
Hide them under armor, let them
Howl in agony, and weep
Paint your vibrant fantasies
With the blackest of ink
Hide beauty in ugliness
And never dare to unveil, not a blink

The vigilant ones say: your fear
The one you kept on a chain
Set it free, let it pierce
You with a dagger, inflict pain
And when you die once more
Believing in the morning light
Your dream will entrust you with
The biggest secret, hidden from sight

So listen to the vigilant ones
Their wisdom, though harsh, rings true
To uncover life's mysteries
You must first bid your old self adieu
Embrace the transformation
Let your dreams lead the way
And in the depths of your soul
You'll find the truth, come what may