I just got kicked out of bed by the nightmare mother
She had curlers in her head
And a hole in the other
I tried to run but I had concrete feet

The cops are outta control
They're making me jaywalk
And the gangs are in the road
They're helping old ladies cross
And I don't know how much of this I can take

I just gotta stay awake
And pass my time
Poppin' sugar cubes and munching pie
I'll be okay
I just gotta stay awake
Be okay
Stay awake

She filled me full of air
And I turned to a big balloon
I flew without a care
Until the phone pole caught me
Now I'm addicted to the party line

Dream town's upside down
Everybody talks backward
And they dance without a sound
It really is awkward
Give me a break
I've been there more than you

I just gotta stay awake
And pass my time
Poppin' sugar cubes and munching pies
I'll be okay
I just gotta stay awake
I'll be okay
I just gotta stay awake