The Gambler Lyrics - Both [b&n Exclusive] - The Both

The ball dropped in the cold light 

dawning on a cold eastern morning 

Not shocked - can't be too appalled 

when there were so many warnings 

I hear you knock; I hear you 

unlock my door 

I don't want you to have, 

have my key anymore 

Shoes on but the mailbox is empty 

when there could've been something 

The well's dry - I'm out of empathy 

This shouldn't end with both of us dead 

I'd like to help you 

but we've been here before 

Yes, I'm aware of the stakes 

and I can't afford anymore 

You're a gambler in need; you're 

a gamble indeed 

You're a gambler in need, now - 

a gamble indeed 

I took a walk and I counted all the ways 

That I invest and I'm left with 

nothing much to show 

You're a gambler in need 

and I need you to know 

Take, take from the ones you 

feel you can 

Make, make promises unreal and 

You break everyone down 

Next time I won't be around