As I get closer my dreams get farther

I climb the ladder but you kick it over

Thirsty for water you give me vinegar

When I drink your medicine it just makes me sicker

 

I dug a hole so deep

I'm gonna drown in my mistakes

Can't even sell my soul

'Cause it ain't worth shit to take

 

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over

And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower

The hounds of hell are getting closer closer and closer

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over

 

Follow the rainbow my lucky omen

There ain't no pot of gold just copper tokens

I found the key to life but the lock was broken

All my accomplishments are best left unspoken

 

I dug a hole so deep

I'm gonna drown in my mistakes

Can't even sell my soul

'Cause it ain't worth shit to take

 

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over

And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower

The hounds of hell are getting closer closer and closer

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over

 

My horror story is nearly over

I said I'm sorry but I was sober

I beg for mercy from my infernal friend

The one that drives the nails into my coffin

 

I've got the devil on my shoulder

I've got the devil on my shoulder

 

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over

And I just can't sink any lower lower and lower

They've come to take me take me over over and over

I've got the devil on my shoulder over and over