I painted myself into a corner again. Because I didn't like the colour of my floors. After you walked all over them. You're full of white lies. Oh, you're full of white lies.
Verse Number One:. You were living....steady.....with a big movie star...... Had the best of "who's who".....drove a Mercedes car.... With all that money and fame....he never offered you his name....
There's no honor between thieves. As the ends meet it's getting harder to divide. So do we sign away our lives and lose our name?. You talk of benefits and tell me what I need.
I was minding my business. Lifting some lead off. The roof of the Holy Name church. It was worthwhile living a laughable life. To set my eyes on the blistering sight.
Big old snowflakes are falling. My eyes are still misting. Thinking of past Christmas cheer. . I've been gone for so long. It's good to get back home.
The politicians have a tight hold, they learned a trick from kings. To let the people fight amongst themselves to hide their negligence. But something tells me that the end is coming sooner than we all know, I'd put a bet on it.
Let's move to the country. Just you and me. . My travels are over. My travels are through. . Let's move to the country. Just me and you. . A goat and a monkey.
Where do I sleep tonight?. Where did I leave my mind?. I'll end up on the floor. And these words will do just fine.. . I remember the nights spent up on rooftops..
I know Im unloveable, you dont have to tell me. I dont have much in my life, take it, its yours. I dont have much in my life, take it, its yours. . I know Im unloveable, you dont have to tell me.
I eat eggs and I sop my gravy when the sun comes up. I drink my coffee black in the morning in a big old cup. I love my wife and I kiss my kids, I work hard to pay these bills.
Black or white it seems the answer's cut and clear to you. This misconception of what you want and what it takes to feel free. This kind of shit will steal your sleep and only lead you to a breakdown.
Knocked on your door at dawn. With a spark in my heart. Dragged you from your bed. And said let me see the colts. . Let me see the colts. That will run next year.
I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday. I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday. 'Cause you're evil and you lie and if you should die. I may feel slightly sad but I won't cry.
[Verse number one]. That rugged cross of long ago....where jesus bled and died.... Became a sacred symbol...of hope...and truth and right..... Where there is no cross.....there can be no liberty.....
The optimist that died in me. awoke to the pale blue in your eyes. to show me there's a world I gave up long before. I married to the bottle, hit the road, and chose to go it alone..
Im left only with love for you. You did what was right to do. And I hope you find your husband. And a father to your children. . Cause Im left only with love for you.
On a starlit night outside Bethlehem. The angels gathered on high. While shepherds watched a star fell on. The city of David where a baby was born. . Wise men came bringing gifts from afar.
In one dark swollen vein. The black river came. and I followed it to you. . Saw the morning rise. Thunder shook the skies. A siren wailed and died.. .
In a river, the color of lead. Immerse a baby's head. Wrap her up in the news of the world. Dump her on a doorstep, girl. This night has opened my eyes.
It's snaining outside. Or is it just lazy rain. It's six AM and I'm walking home. While the city twitches. In a sleep of dog dreams. . Me and a friend of mine.