Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Quiet Desperation Lyrics by Rick Miller

Dark Dreams

0

The man who lives beside me
Wants to set the world on fire
I’d worry more about it, but I know that he’s a liar
The people across the street
Have moved their TV set outside
They want the world to understand
They’ve nothing much to hide
It feeds the seed in me
I wander down the street
To get a taste of morning air
A snarling dog comes after me, Awakened from it’s lair
The outside world has turned on me
I see it in their eyes
I guess I’ll stay inside for now until they realize
It’s time for them to see
They live their lives in a haze
Like rats, they’re caught in a maze
Of quiet desperation and obedience
I know that I’m just the same
I need a chance to be free
These darkened walls are killing me
If I could rise above, then I’d see
The light beyond the trees
The houses on this street were built
All facing the same way
The architect slept well at night for he’d collect his pay
Perhaps a stick of dynamite would liven up their lives
But then again insurance rates
Would surely have to rise
It feeds the seed in me
They live their lives in a haze
Like rats, they’re caught in a maze
Of quiet desperation and obedience
I know that I’m just the same
I need a chance to be free
These darkened walls are killing me
If I could rise above, then I’d see
The light beyond the trees
Credits
Rick Miller

Rick Miller

About “Quiet Desperation” by Rick Miller

Read the complete lyrics to "Quiet Desperation" by Rick Miller from the album "Dark Dreams". 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.

"Quiet Desperation" is performed by Rick Miller. from the album "Dark Dreams" 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 "Quiet Desperation", explore more songs by Rick Miller 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.

View all songs and biography for Rick Miller · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Quiet Desperation" is credited to Rick Miller. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Quiet Desperation" appears on "Dark Dreams".

Visit the Rick Miller artist page at /artist/rick-miller for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.