Burns Lyrics

Every morning about this time

You take a look in the mirror, greys and lines

Every part of your face can tell the story

Bad decisions and beds you made

All the visions and plans begin to fade

Had it right in your hands, the keys to glory

That's the way that it goes

Life ain't nothing but what you chose and what you made

Everybody gets a turn, but goddamn it burns

Cherry paint and the top let down

You called in sick on a Friday, went to town

Margaritas and menthols, that's the ticket

Some twenty-somethings at Applebees

Were laughing at you, the blonde says Grandma, please

Fight the urges to tell her where to stick it

That's the way that it goes

Life ain't nothing but oh no no's and dirty looks

That's a thing you better learn, but goddamn it burns

Every cloud is another chance to catch yourself some shade

Or get caught out in the rain

Step on out, it's only just a puddle in your path anyway

Couple friends from your younger days

Climbed the ladder and up they stayed

Showing off at the thirty year reunion

Sitting up on a pile of cash

You were dealing with bills and diaper rash

Never bother to ask you how you're doing

That's the way it'll be

There might be nothing for you and me but bits and crumbs

Just pray we can get what we earn, but goddamn it burns