I weigh tonight's dream
'Weigh' is used here as evaluating the dreamI could eat them every night, butThey taste normal - an ordinary flavorThis child's dream has become an empty huskThrough a long, long hallwayGoodnightIt is meal timeChange into my usual clothesI could eat this poor dish, butI have fed, so now I returnTonight as well, I hope for a trivial dreamWash my faceTrivial dreams are the best for meIn Japanese mythology, the Tapir often represents a dream-eating creature called Baku. (Wikipedia)When I steal a heart's trialsWhat a terrible nightmare that must beI return to my room and get changedThe sun has fallen, I awakeMy meal is over - gochisousamaThrough a long, long hallwayPeeking through a door connected to a dreamHappy dreams are sweet - deliciousI cause that child to lose hopeWhat I truly desire is an existence like yoursJust once, I'd like to be lost
in a brilliant dreamWhen I steal a heart's happinessScary dreams are bitter - unpleasantI cause that child to lose courage