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Insomnia Lyrics by Elliott Carter

A Mirror on Which to Dwell

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The moon in the bureau mirror
Looks out a million miles
(and perhaps with pride, at herself
But she never, never smiles)
Far and away beyond sleep, or
Perhaps she's a daytime sleeper

By the Universe deserted
She’d tell it to go to hell
And she'd find a body of water
Or a mirror, on which to dwell
So wrap up care in a cobweb
And drop it down the well

Into that world inverted
Where left is always right
Where the shadows are really the body
Where we stay awake all night
Where the heavens are shallow as the sea
Is now deep, and you love me

About “Insomnia” by Elliott Carter

Read the complete lyrics to "Insomnia" by Elliott Carter from the album "A Mirror on Which to Dwell". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Insomnia" is performed by Elliott Carter. from the album "A Mirror on Which to Dwell" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Insomnia", explore more songs by Elliott Carter using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Insomnia" is credited to Elliott Carter. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Insomnia" appears on "A Mirror on Which to Dwell".

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