(1) My doctor tells me I need to cut
back on greasy food
and prescribes me benzodiazepines
to stabilize my mood
well, I skipped my medication now I’m
trembling like a leaf
another plate of french fries
to get me some relief
I’ve been living hard
the story lies behind my scars
I’m well aware
the reaper thrives
I won’t stop living
just to stay alive
(2) My best friend done stopped smoking
he chews gum instead
and even though he’s still breathing
his eyes are fuckin’ dead
now he can talk my ear off
about how proud he is
but I know he craves them cancer sticks
no matter what he says
(repeat refrain)
(3) One day when death snatches me
from this earthly embodiment
he’ll say you know you had it coming boy
your life’s done come and went
I’ll say you may have won this last round
but all you have is time
in the grand scheme of things
victory is mine
(repeat refrain)
(bridge/4) Now, before I sing this last last verse
the disclaimer within implores
this song is made entirely
of fictitious metaphors
any resemblance to real
persons live or dead
is pure coincidence
so don’t be mislead
my wife tells me the roads are bad
the snow is falling hard
but I got me a hockey game
and I’m on the line that starts
so I pack my gear and I think i’ve left
my troubles far behind
but her look of disapproval is
is burned into my mind
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