I've drowned my conscience and cast another stone

I took to preaching while dancing on the code

I can't see where I've been and only god knows where I'll be

But there must be a place for a wretch like me



Oh, lord knows I'm tired

But I, I, I won't rest my head until I'm home

And if my hands find themselves another body, well

You can't blame them for trying to keep warm



Morals are simply a matter of time

And where you lay your head's a question of pride

But when it's said and done you'll find in the light

That privilege and wit make me misfortune's child



Can't tell collapse that it needs to slow down

And when they take my head and put it on a stake

I know that guilt and disgrace keep the dead man awake

Bartering your figure for a paralyzing love

What have you done?

What have you done?



I tipped the scaffold and laughed until I fell

Girl if you need me, grab another from the well

I can't imagine what hell has in store

But I know if I'm there I won't wander anymore



Oh, lord knows I'm tired

But I, I, I won't rest my head until I'm home

And if my hands find themselves another body, well

You can't blame them for trying to keep warm



Oh, lord knows I'm weak

But I, I, I can't clear my head if I'm asleep



Morals are simply a matter of tide

And where you lay your head's a question of pride

But when it's said and done you'll find in the light

That privilege and wit make me misfortune's child



Can't tell collapse that it needs to slow down

And when they take my head and put it on a stake

I know that guilt and disgrace keep the dead man awake



We've lived under this dark cloud forever

Waited for the bad light to break



Just let me tell that one again

With a little more feeling

We slept at the crossroads together

Tried to make an honest mistake

Just let me tell that one more time

Without a smile on my face



And now the road is empty

As every promise is

If life is pointless then point taken, say amen

So light another candle and point my body out to sea

Because your heart is no place for a wretch like me



Another stranger passing

If life is pointless then point taken, say amen

So light another candle and point my body out to sea

Because your side is no place for a wretch like me



When they unearth these passages

Will I appear to be proud

Not if you're listening close enough

Not if you're sounding it out