Poe - Terrible thought

A terrible thought has moved into my mind Like an unwanted room-mate drunk on wine It feeds on my happiness won't pay the rent I must take proper measures to evict it A terrible thought has moved into my mind A giant rat that's nibbling on my pride It's tearing away my patience and my wit I must take proper measures set a trap for it What a terrible thought I don't care what you've done I don't care who you've won I know in the end you'll have your fun But you can't have it hear And I won't let you steer You know I don't want you in my mind I must stay calm you know and I must be clear It's gonna take a hundred thoughts to make this one disappear A train like that could travel a soul for years A terrible thought could have a terribly long career What minds have you shredded I bet they regretted Having ever thought you up Just look at you shine Commiting your crimes You know I don't want you in my mind 'Cause you're breaking my stride You poisonous vine You're strangling me inside You're breaking my stride You poisonous vine You're strangling me inside You're breaking my stride What a terrible thought... Father : What is your greatest worry because you seem to be worried all the time Daughter: Sometimes I can't hear myself think Father: YYou have to speak a little louder, I can't understand a word you're saying Daughter : Sometimes I can't hear myself think