Like a bird on a wire Like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free Like a fish on a hook Like a knight from an old fashioned book I have saved all my ribbons with thee And if I have been unkind I hope that you will just let it go by And if I have been untrue I hope you know it was never to you Like a baby stillborn Like a beast with his horn I have torn everyone who reached out for me But I swear by this song By all I have done wrong I'll make it all up to you I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch He called out to me "Don't ask for so much" And a young man leaning on his darkened door He cried out to me "Hey, why not ask for more" Like a bird on a wire Like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free

Give me rum and whiskey A bottle of wine Come here and kiss me You look so fine Choose your poison I'll buy another round I'll be your gin soaked gentleman We gonna float this town They try to stop us but they can't We going walking on a slant They try to stop us but they can't Because we're walking on a slant yeah Tequila tequila I love that burn Turn the bottle up And you find that worm Borrachera baby We can go all night Another shot of Jaeger and you're feeling right They try to stop us but they can't We going walking on a slant They try to follow but they can't Because we're walking on a slant Forget regret Have a ball When we see the sun We won't remember at all No we won't remember at all Liquor in the morning When we wake in bed Just a little taste For my aching head Easy on the pour baby Don't spill a drop I got a champagne shaker And I'm gonna pop They try to stop us but they can't We going walking on a slant yeah They try to follow but they can't Because we're walking on a slant Forget regret Have a ball When we see the sun We won't remember at all No no Don't let the party Come to an end Flying our three sheets In the wind Oh we going walking on a slant yeah Oh oh oh Don't try to find us cause we're walking on a slant Don't try to find us cause we're walking on a slant Oh oh oh We going walking on a slant yeah Hey We came to party yeah we're walking on a slant Don't try to find us cause we're walking on a slant Don't try to Ah ah ah Don't you try to find us cause we're going walking on a slant yeah We going walking on a slant

Do you feel the same when I'm away from you? (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) Do you know the line that I'd walk for you? (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) We could turn around or we could give it up But we'll take what comes, take what comes Oh, the storm is raging against us now (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) If you're afraid of falling, then don't look down (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) But we took the step, oh, we took the leap And we'll take what comes, take what comes Feel the wind in your hair Feel the rush way up here We're walking the wire, love We're walking the wire, love We couldn't be higher, up We're walking the wire, wire, wire There's nights we had to just walk away (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) And there's tears we'll cry, but those tears will fade (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) It's a price you pay when it comes to love And we'll take what comes, take what comes Feel the wind in your hair Feel the rush way up here We're walking the wire, love We're walking the wire, love We couldn't be higher, up We're walking the wire, wire, wire So look out down below Look out down below Look out down below Walking the wire, wire, wire So look out down below Oh, I'll take your hand when thunder roars And I'll hold you close, I'll stay the course I promise you from up above That we'll take what comes, take what comes, love We're walking the wire, love We're walking the wire, love We couldn't be higher (couldn't be, couldn't be), up We're walking the wire, wire, wire So look out down below Look out down below (couldn't be, couldn't be) Look out down below Walking the wire, wire, wire So look out down below We're walking the wire We're walking the wire We're walking the wire, wire, wire

Piercing silence and falling The sky blocked by heavy smoke Pray I survive impact First step into a dusty sea Reckoning with obliteration Staring out into the endless dark Desolate no civilization For nowhere to which I embark Well maybe this will turn out okay Suffocating Losing air Frantic Panic No one there I know this world's not mine I can't leave it behind Calming watching over stars at peace Darkness broken by the moons will cease I hope they'll come and get me one day Or maybe watch the stars and just fade There has to be a way out Frantic Panic Breaking down I know this world's not mine I can't leave it behind How will I make it back home now How will I make it back home now How will I make it back home now How am I gonna make it home There has to be a way out Frantic Panic Breaking down I know this world's not mine I can't leave it behind

Get out on your own Be somebody now This came all out of nowhere Guess I gotta go Let's cut to the chase Stuck in this place for good When I'm with you in here it doesn't seem so bad Will I know when I've made it Or when I should go I'm tired of this waiting And I'm not alone I'm burning up Say what you will I'm not out of luck I'm the captain of this sinking ship Please just get a grip I know it's my fault But we're not going down All I want is to belong Something that is starting to compose I know well that this ain't how it goes While we're burning out Walls are closing in I've got a new idea that's waiting to begin So let's cut to the chase Slow 'cause it's not a race Wake up and make some money like they say you should Will I know when I've made it Or when I should go I'm tired of this waiting And I'm not alone I'm burning up Say what you will I'm not out of luck I'm the captain of this sinking ship Please just get a grip I know it's my fault But we're not going down I'm catching up Say what you will I won't give up No I don't care Its all just a game They want you to play I swear that we're gonna make it out there someday Smoke and mirrors A thought appears To wonder where time's gone The end we fear Is not so near Like we had thought all along I'm catching up Say what you will I won't give up No I don't care Its all just a game They want you to play I swear that we're gonna make it out there someday I'm catching up Say what you will I don't give a fuck No I don't care Its all just a game They want you to play I swear that we're gonna make it out there someday Not going down Like a sinking ship Ran in to the ground Steer it around I'm burning up Say what you will I'm not out of luck I'm the captain of this sinking ship Please just get a grip I know it's my fault But we're not going down

Gotta wake up Say you gotta wake up 'Cause it's just too late For yesterday Say that you're done That it's never enough Now your feet on the ground With your head in the clouds And you're caught in the middle And lost what you found but Chin up Young blood I know it ain't much but oh you got soul Retry Retold High hope and a higher role with Bright eyes Bright lights Damned, dealt your hand and now you fold Young heart Worn old But you know it's not over Watching your step Blind from still not yet And you're losing hope On dreams of old You gotta wake up I say you gotta wake up With your feet on the ground With your head in the clouds When you're caught in the past Bring it back to the now and Chin up Young blood I know it ain't much but oh you got soul Retry Retold High hope and a higher role with Bright eyes Bright lights Damned, dealt your hand and now you fold Young heart Worn old But you know it's not over Over No So make your peace Clear your head And try to try again There is time and time ahead There is Chin up Young blood I know it ain't much but damn you got soul Retry Retold High hope and a higher role with Bright eyes Bright lights Damned, dealt your hand and now you fold Young heart Worn old But you know it's not over