I dropped my conscious and cast another stone
I took to preaching while dancing on the coals
I can't say where I've been and only God knows where I'll be but there must be a place for a wretch like me
Oh, Lord knows I'm tired but I wont rest my head until I'm home And if my hands find themselves another body, well, you can't blame them for trying to keep warm
Morals are simply a matter of time And when you lay your heads a question of pride
But when it's said and done, you'll find I in the lines that privilege and wit made me misfortune child
Can't tell collapse that it needs to slow down Can't tell death that it shouldn't come around And when they take my head and put it on a stake I'll know that guilt and disgrace keep the dead men awake
Bartering your vigor for a paralyzing love What have you done?
I took the scaffold and laughed until I fell
Girl if you need me, grab another from the well
I can't imagine what hell might have in store but I know once I'm there I won't wander anymore
Oh Lord knows I'm tired but I won't rest my head until I'm home
And if my hands find themselves another body, well, you can't blame them for trying to keep warm
Oh, Lord knows I'm weak but I can't clear my head if I'm asleep
Morals are simply a matter of time And where you lay your heads a question of pride
But when it's said and done, you'll find it in lines that privilege and wit made me misfortune child
Can't tell collapse that it needs to slow down Can't tell death that it shouldn't come around
And when they take my head and put it on a stake I'll know that guilt and disgrace keep the dead men awake
We've lived under this dark cloud forever Waiting for the bad luck to break
Just let me try that one again With a little more feeling
We've slept at the crossroads together, trying to make an honest mistake
Just let my try that one more time Without a smile on my face
Another road is empty as every promise is If life is pointless, then point taken Say Amen
Light another candle, put my body out to sea because your heart is no place for a wretch like me Another stranger passing, a common dissonance If life is pointless, then point taken Say amen
Light another candle, put my body out to sea because your side is no place for a wretch like me
When they unearth these passages, will I appear to be proud?
Not if your listening close enough Not if you're sounding it out