It was an early morning bar room, And the place just opened up. And the little man come in so fast and Started at his cup. And the broad who served the whisky She was a big old friendly girl. And she tried to fight her empty nights By smilin' at the world. And she said "Hey Bub, It's been awhile Since you been around. Where the hell you been hidin'? And why you look so down?" But the little man just sat there like he'd never heard a sound. The waitress she gave out with a cough, And acting not the least put off, She spoke once again. She said, "I don't want to bother you, Consider it's understood. I know I'm not no beauty queen, But I sure can listen good." And the little man took his drink in his hand And he raised it to his lips. He took a couple of sips. And he told the waitress this story. "I am the midnight watchman down at Miller's Tool and Die. And I watch the metal rusting, and I watch the time go by. A week ago at the diner I stopped to get a bite. And this here lovely lady she sat two seats from my right. And Lord, Lord, Lord she was alright. "Well, she was so damned beautiful she could warm a winter's frost. But she was long past lonely, and well nigh kinda lost. Now I'm not much of a mover, or a pick-em-up easy guy, But I decided to glide on over, and give her one good try. And Lord, Lord, Lord she was worth a try. "I was Tongued-tied like a school boy, and I stammered out some words. But it did not seem to matter much, 'cause I don't think she heard. She just looked clear on through me to a space back in my head. And it shamed me into silence, as quietly she said, 'If you want me to come with you, then that's all right with me. Cause I know I'm going nowhere, and anywhere's a better place to be. Anywhere's a better place to be.' "I drove her to my boarding house, and I took her up to my room. And I went to turn on the only light to brighten up the gloom. But she said, 'Please leave the light off, Oh I don't mind the dark.' And as her clothes all tumbled 'round her, I could hear my heart. The moonlight SHONE upon her as she lay back in my bed. It was the kind of scene I only had imagined in my head. I just could not believe it, to think that she was real. And as I tried to tell her she said 'Shhh. I know just how you feel. And if you want to come here with me, then that's all right with me. 'Cause I've been oh so lonely, lovin' someone is a better way to be. Anywhere's a better way to be.' "The morning came so swiftly as I held her in my arms. But she slept like a baby, snug and safe from harm. I did not want to share her or dare to break the mood, So before she woke I went out to buy us both some food. "I came back with my paper bag, to find that she was gone. She'd left a six word letter saying 'It's time that I moved on.'" The waitress took her bar rag, and she wiped it across her eyes. And as she spoke her voice came out as something like a sigh. She said "I wish that I was beautiful, or that you were halfway blind. And I wish I weren't so god-damned fat, I wish that you were mine. And I wish that you'd come with me, when I leave for home. For we both know all about loneliness, and livin' all alone." And the little man, Looked at the empty glass in his hand. And he smiled a crooked grin, He said, " I guess I'm out of gin. And know we both have been so lonely. And if you want me to come with you, then that's all right with me. 'Cause I know I'm goin' nowhere and anywhere's a better place to be."

There's a bit of magic in a simple little smile Something that just makes life seem a little more worthwhile And there's a world of meaning in the touch of someone's hand A gentle touch that let's your brother know you understand Oh if people would stop taking and just once try to give We could make the world we're living in a better place to live La la la la la la la la la la la la And if we'd love one another instead of finding faults We could afford the price of peace, love is all it costs Oh wouldn't it be great to live and sing in harmony Everybody take your brother's hand and sing my song with me La la la la la la la la la la la la All life has to offer that's what most folks desire But offer nothing in return, cause they don't seem to care And if we'd ask to be forgiven and be willing to forgive We could make the world we're living in a better place to live And if we'd all climb together, we could climb the highest hill We could make the world we're living in a better place to live And if we'd love one another instead of finding faults We could afford the price of peace, love is all it costs Oh wouldn't it be great to live and sing in harmony Everybody take your brother's hand and sing my song with me La la la la la la la la la la la la

I am alive in everything I touch. I still survive in all the ones I've loved. Nothing dies, it lives in what we've done. I am alive in everything I've ever touched. A forest fire burns, I'm headed right for it. This California spark, it takes no prisoners. We go from light to dark, We're both asleep at the switch. Pendleton goes on and on, And I don't think I can make it. Another milestone, Another day is gone. We refuse communication and just write off what we've lost. Now I'm dead you've put me in the ground. Don't deny your implication. You decide the ones who breathe the ones who drown. I am alive in everything I touch. We're all alive in everything we've ever touched. A picturesque night scene, but something's just not right. Hollywood kills truth, and preys on honesty. These snakes don't hide. Images don't lie. All these cheaters have no shame, They'll leave you there to die. Another milestone, Another day is gone. We refuse communication and just write off what we've lost. Now I'm dead you've put me in the ground. Don't deny your implication. You decide the ones who breathe the ones who drown. I'm by your side. It's not your pain I judge. I'm, I'm always by your side I sympathize but stand by what I've done. So if you're listening to this. You're listening to me. I'm speaking right now. And I'm speaking forever. My memory lives on through you. And through everyone who's ever known you. I am alive! (It's not about blood and guts.) (And guilt and pain.) (It's about this love we feel.) (Which is all that matters.) (It never dies.) (It will last forever.) Another milestone, Another day is gone. We refuse communication and just write off what we've lost. Now I'm dead you've put me in the ground. Don't deny your implication. You decide the ones who breathe the ones who drown. I'm by your side! I'm by your side but stand by what I've done.

I used to make the light shine for you The sun has left my sky Velvet walls surround my sorrows I've sacrificed my pride Giving up on me You're giving up on me Giving up on me You're giving up on me I've laid myself to sleep tonight I know you've played out everything in your mind And now you throw it all away A shattered memory that you would stay Through thick and thin with me You're giving up on me Giving up on me You're giving up on me Giving up on me You're giving up on me I lied myself to sleep tonight I know, you've played out every line in your mind And now you throw it all away A shattered memory that you would stay Through thick and thin with me And when you feel the pain I'm wishing I could stay How can I say I love you back You never made me happy You've laid yourself to sleep! I never said this wouldn't hurt You gave up everything! I never said I'd give it back I know! (I know!) You'll never change! I won't be good enough for you I know! (I know!) You'll make it through! I'll never be around to see And now you throw it all away A shattered memory that you would stay Through thick and thin with me You're giving up on me You're giving up on me You're giving up on me You're giving up on me

I wake up in the afternoon Empty walls make up the room And I'm wishing for one thing To give myself the strength To keep myself alive Long enough to make sure you don't try To turn out anything like me Another fraud, another fake Don't pretend, you're not the one who's wrong You're keeping me sane when I'm feeling alone I wield my heart and my flesh and bones So don't leave me to die by myself I can't live without you Sunlight's creeping through the blinds Calling me from these confines There's only so many more days Until you're cast away From ever seeing me They won't understand, they'll never see The way you medicate my head Without you here, I'm left for dead Don't pretend, you're not the one who's wrong You're keeping me sane when I'm feeling alone I wield my heart and my flesh and bones So don't leave me to die by myself I can't live without you Without you here You're all I have In a world that judges long before it sees You're all I have In a place that hates me and only wants to Push me down and walk forsaken Pass the point and then you'll break me I won't be fine, you're all mistaken Don't pretend, you're not the one who's wrong Don't you pretend It's gonna be okay Don't lie and say "It's better off this way" You're not the one who's wrong, don't pretend You're keeping me sane when I'm feeling alone I wield my heart and my flesh and bones So don't leave me to die by myself I can't live without you here Don't you pretend, don't you pretend It's gonna be okay Don't lie and say "It's better off this way" You're not the one who's wrong You're keeping me sane when I'm feeling alone I won't live without you You're not the one who's wrong Don't leave me to die when I'm feeling alone I can't live without you Don't pretend, you're not the one who's wrong

Look at ya! Look at ya! Look at ya! Look at ya! And I always find, yeah Always find somethin' wrong You been puttin' up with my shit, just way too long I'm so gifted at finding, what I don't like the most So, I think it's time for us to have a toast Let's have a toast for the douchebags Let's have a toast for the assholes Let's have a toast for the scumbags Every one of them, that I know Let's have a toast for the jerkoffs That'll never take work off Baby, I got a plan Run away, as fast as you can She found pictures in my email I sent this bitch a picture of my dick I don't know what it is with females But, I'm not too good at that shit See, I could have me a good girl And still be addicted to them hoodrats And I just blame everything on you At least you know, that's what I'm good at And I always find, yeah Always find, yeah Always find somethin' wrong You been puttin' up with my shit, just way too long I'm so gifted at finding what I don't like the most So, I think it's time for us to have a toast Let's have a toast for the douchebags Let's have a toast for the assholes Let's have a toast for the scumbags Every one of them, that I know Let's have a toast for the jerkoffs That'll never take work off Baby, I got a plan Run away, as fast as you can Run away from me, baby Run away Run away from me, baby (look at ya!) Run away Don't have to get crazy (look at ya!) Run away I think I've found a plan Run away, as fast as you can Run away from me, baby Run away Run away from me, baby (look-look-look at ya!) Run away Doesn't have to get crazy (look at ya!) Why can't she just run away? Baby, I got a plan Run away, as fast as you can Okay, 24 - 7, 365 Groupies stay on their grind I-I-I-I get it Alright, I'll help you get it But, now that you're here, either leave, or get with it I'm not a chauvinist, this is just reality You can't afford guilt on a rock band salary Mickey, full of vodka, you're looking like Mallory Fuck counting money, you should stick to counting calories 'Cause, let me tell you, this thing here is wearing thin Unless you've got a couple friends that want sharing in And, yesterday you were outside, staring in And, now you're here, and next week you'll be here for them Every tour bus visit, every laminate Comes with expectations, from that band you're with This is everyday business, so manage it Or runaway now, if your ass can't handle it (handle it, handle it...) Never was much of a romantic I could never take the intimacy And I know it did damage Plus, the look in your eyes is killing me I guess you knew of an advantage 'Cause you can blame me for everything And, I don't know how I'ma manage If one day, you just up and leave And I always find, yeah Always find somethin' wrong You been puttin' up with my shit, just way too long I'm so gifted at finding what I don't like the most So, I think it's time for us to have a toast Let's have a toast for the douchebags Let's have a toast for the assholes Let's have a toast for the scumbags Every one of them, that I know Let's have a toast for the jerkoffs That'll never take work off Baby, I got a plan Run away, as fast as you can

The drugs begin to peak A smile of joy arrives in me But sedation changes to panic and nausea And breath starts to shorten And heartbeats pound softer You won't try to save me! You just want to hurt me and leave me desperate! You taught my heart, a sense I never knew I had. I can forget, the times that I was Lost and depressed from the awful truth How do you do it? You're my heroine! You won't leave me alone! Chisel my heart out of stone, I give in every time. You taught my heart, a sense I never knew I had I can forget, the times that I was Lost and depressed from the awful truth How do you do it? You're my heroine! I bet you laugh, at the thought of me thinking for myself (myself). I bet you believe, that I'm better off with you than someone else. Your face arrives again, all hope I had becomes surreal. But under your covers more torture than pleasure And just past your lips there's more anger than laughter Not now or forever will I ever change you I know that to go on, I'll break you, my habit! You taught my heart, a sense I never knew I had. I can forget, the times that I was Lost and depressed from the awful truth How do you do it? You're my heroine! I will save myself!

I wanna breathe like I'm brand-new Why can't I feel like I'm supposed to? Don't you feel the pressure? I do Tell me this will end soon My mind's running away a mile a minute, can't shake it off A free fall, I'd give anything to make it stop How can I be an optimist when all this feels infinite? When the darkness finds me All this feels infinite And the pain is blinding All this feels infinite, it's infinite Infinite, it's infinite I gotta find some way to relate I drew a line so I could see straight Erase every lie and half-truth Anything I have to My mind's running away a mile a minute, can't shake it off Six feet down buried in my own thoughts How can I be an optimist when all this feels infinite? When the darkness finds me All this feels infinite And the pain is blinding All this feels infinite, it's infinite Infinite, it's infinite When the darkness finds me And I follow blindly How can I keep it together when all this feels infinite? It's infinite Infinite, it's infinite It's infinite It's infinite