As I lay down to sleep
My electric shield, I ask my mother to keep
Just for tonight
I want to face them alone, just for tonight

She kissed my forehead, said goodnight
And turned out the light
Walked so slowly out the room
I should get some rest

They'll be coming soon

I awake to see nothing outside my closet door
But then I remembered they could get me right through the floor
What's that outside my window
And what's that nippin' on my big toe?

I've been saving the courage all day
Now I hide underneath the covers
And hope whatever it is will go
Away