But does anyone hear the music they play
Does anyone even try?
My feet are so tired, my brain is so wired
And the dirt of gossip blows into my face,; And the dust of rumors covers me.
Sooner or later, one of us must know; That I really did try to get close to you
It's for myself and my friends my stories are sung.
Cities on fire, phones out of order
Don't you know there's nothing new that's under the sun?; Well, there ain't no man righteous, no not one.
I've already ripped out the phones, honey.; You can't walk the streets in a war
How long can I stay drunk on fear out in the wilderness?
All he believes are his eyes, And his eyes, they just tell him lies
I don't need no alibi when I'm spending time with you.; I've heard all of them rumors and you have heard 'em too.
Scorpio Sphinx in a calico dress
While my conscience explodes; The harmonicas play the skeleton keys and the rain
They say ev'rything can be replaced
Has the record been breaking,; Did the needle just skip
Leaving men wholly, totally free; To do anything they wish to do but die
Sometimes I feel so low-down and disgusted
Mona Lisa musta had the highway blues; You can tell by the way she smiles
Through the wild cathedral evening the rain unraveled tales
I couldn't see where we were goin'; But you said you knew an' I took your word
People disagreeing on all just about everything, yeah,; Makes you stop and all wonder why.
Have you got some unfinished business?; Is there something holding you back?; Are you thinking for yourself; Or are you following the pack?
But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here,; All the pigeons gonna run to him.
I can tell you fancy, I can tell you plain; You give something up for everything you gain
Pistol shots ring out in the barroom night
Ring them bells, for the time that flies,; For the child that cries; When innocence dies.
Won't you dance with me?; I'm fallin' in love with you.
Sometimes the devil likes to drive you from the neighborhood.; He'll even work his ways through those whose intentions are good.
time is running backwards
Too many thoughts get in the way in the day
I've been down on the bottom of a world full of lies; I ain't looking for nothing in anyone's eyes
Nations are angry, cursed are some,; People are expecting a false peace to come.
Done so many evil things in the name of love, it's a crying shame; I never did see no fire that could put out a flame.
The country music station plays soft; but there's nothing, really nothing, to turn off
This is the key to the kingdom and this is the town; This is the blind horse that leads you around
Shine your light, shine your light on me; Ya know I just couldn't make it by myself.; I'm a little too blind to see
Well, they're not showing any lights tonight; And there's no moon.
And I can't let go, won't let go, and I can't let go no more.
The sky is trembling, And I must leave.
Look into infinity, all you see is trouble.
Lovin' you is the one thing I'll never regret.
I was just too stubborn to ever be governed by enforced insanity
You have explained every mystery.; What can I do for You?
Oh ev'ry foe that ever I faced
The cause was there before we came.
May you build a ladder to the stars; And climb on every rung.
They tell me revenge is sweet and from where they stand, I'm sure it is.
If you're looking for assistance, babe,; Or if you just want some company; Or if you just want a friend you can talk to,; Honey, come and see about me.
I'm in love with the Ugliest Girl in the World
I've gained some recognition but I lost my appetite.
I've been hit too hard, I've seen too much; Nothing can heal me now, but your touch
Every day of the year's like playin' Russian roulette
Every time you leave and go off someplace,; Things fall to pieces in my face
Thought I'd shaken the wonder and the phantoms of my youth
But even the president of the United States, Sometimes must have, To stand naked.
She knows where I'd like to be; But it doesn't matter.
If God's on our side; He'll stop the next war.
You're gonna have to serve somebody.
Someone showed me a picture and I just laughed; Dignity never been photographed
People carry roses
Make promises by the hours
My love she laughs like the flowers
Valentines can't buy her
