National Debt Lyrics

We're not so different, you and I

The national debt in your eyes

You ran away to a town outside

Screaming, "fuck being wise"

You sold yourself a little dream

Because it made you feel so small

Oh, sweet, sweet memories

Painted on the mensroom wall

Think you're so tall

But someday you'll understand

You could dance for you or dance for them

There's no other way to make your stand

If you dream of being your own man

Well, I thought I saw us walking

On the road and 'round the bend

And the wings came out from behind us

And I knew we'd gone mad again

Well, I went to Vegas and looked to the sky

'Cause it didn't take much to get us high

Robbing Texaco's in disguise

Screaming, "fuck being wise"

We're not so different, you and I

It's just that I've been in firefights

Well, you make my stomach churn, baby

If you only knew who you were

But someday you'll understand

You could dance for you or dance for them

And there will be no one to hold your hand

Now listen, I ask you

Which of us will pick up all this money on the floor?

And does it hurt to know that I'm not your woman anymore?

Well, I thought I saw us walking

On the road and 'round the bend

And the wings came out from behind us

And I knew we'd gone mad again

Well, I thought I saw us walking

And the sun was not our friend

With your arms around my shoulders

And I knew we'd gone mad again

Well, I thought I saw us walking

On the road and 'round the bend

And the wings came out from behind us

And I'm glad we've gone mad again