It’s about half past twelve, and
I ain’t seeing clear
Hounds are coming up the west side
Filling my soul with fear
Been stumbling and mumbling
Far too much as of late
Questioning my own existence
Without ever knowing my fate
A wise man once said
Keep your head on your own, because
This life ain’t worth living
If you’re doin’ it alone
Now my father was a builder, but
Those genes didn’t catch
I just fall from bar to bar
Waving to friends I think haven’t left
I steady myself for the taking
Knowing my mind has never slept
Ain’t never wanted to be a burden
Still feel the shame beneath my chest
I’ve told you once before
I’ll even say it once again
The life I was always chasin’
Was doused in guilt and sin
I don’t want that for you ever
Long as time can still pass by
Life truly ain’t worth living
When you got every reason to die
I fall asleep when you wake up
Always confused about what hour is near
I never fold my laundry
Need my time for whiskey and beer
I know I may look empty
I assure you that it’s not true
Living a life beneath the ruins
Of what is acceptable to you
My end may be tomorrow
Hell, I may manifest it myself
Just pour one in my honor
Next time you take a whiskey off the shelf
I’ve told you once before
I’ll even say it once again
The life I was always chasin’
Was doused in guilt and sin
I don’t want that for you ever
Long as time can still pass by
Life truly ain’t worth living
When you got every reason to die