Ain’t Worth Livin’

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