Building Skyscrapers in the Basement

[Verse 1] Is there a place to go Where a little girl might never have to know? And is there a time of night When she'll ever feel it's safe to dim the light? [Verse 2] I know some things I'd rather not Like the time ahead is all the time you've got And one other thing I know Out from under layer after dark layer As the years go by, a little girl can grow