[Verse 1]
I punch that clock at dawn
With dirt on my hands
I haul that pay home slow
Do the best I can
The fridge stays full tonight
The rent gets paid on time
But I miss the little things
Slippin' through the lines
[Pre-Chorus]
She says, "Where were you again?"
The words cut through the smoke
I got a roof and a promise
But I can't buy back what I sold
[Chorus]
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(Who gives the hours back?)
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(And still that hole stays black)
Am I losin' my family?
Tell me, am I losin' my family?
[Verse 2]
My boy drew me a picture
Left it on the chair
I found it when the dishes
Were stacked and I was there
My girl stopped askin' first
Now she just shuts the door
I work to keep us standin'
But I don't know what for
[Pre-Chorus]
Every extra dollar
Costs me one more mile
I'm chasin' after safety
While I'm missin' all their smiles
[Chorus]
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(Who gives the hours back?)
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(And still that hole stays black)
Am I losin' my family?
Tell me, am I losin' my family?
[Bridge]
If I slow down, we hurt
If I speed up, we break
I'm caught between the heavy
And the love I can't replace
So I lay my hard hat down
And let that silence talk
Maybe all they really needed
Was a man who'd walk
[Final Chorus]
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(Who gives the hours back?)
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(And still that hole stays black)
Am I losin' my family?
Tell me, am I losin' my family?
I gave you time, I gave you bread
(Please don't let me end up alone)