Tony, you are not the first person to say that about that line. However, I am perplexed about this. It is a perfect rhyme. But on top of that, I just absolutely love the line. I've never in my life heard anyone say that -- too scared to risk a yawn. In songwriting, you are fighting, digging, clawing, scratching trying to write something unique. It's unique.

Now, since you are not the first, it bugs me even more. I could easily write another phrase there but heck, I love the image... you are so afraid of getting killed, you won't even risk a yawn because you'd lose your guard.

Again, perplexed. Problem is, you could be right. I just don't know why. WHAT makes something contrived when it's totally origianal and a PERFECT rhyme. Beats me. I'm not defensive about this, I put it up here so people could comment. I just don't know the answer.