You told me you're an orphan

The same old standard line

Then we moved in together

All you did was moan and cry



Talkin' like you'd make it

On life's big movie screen

I had to say, I loved you

Just to try and keep the peace



Hustler, what are you doin' with your time?

I'm slow to catch on

But I think you wasted mine



You're running low tonight

Jack up and get it right

You know, you're going down

Ain't it good to be alive



I couldn't make excuses about

Everything you said

You wanna show your bruises

Let's throw a party for the band



Now here they come a dancin'

Like the powder to your nose

Why don't you cut your head off?

Spite your face, let's do the show



Hustler, what are you doin' with your time?

I'm slow catchin' on

But I think you wasted mine



Hustler, you're running low tonight

The station's right close by

Pack up your car and drive

Ain't it good to be alive



Tearing of the membrane

Of the first new thing in years

Found a nagging consolation

In a glass of Everclear



And the ugly truth has raped you

Saying you're a lousy lay

But isn't everything that way



Ain't it good to be alive

So good to be alive