Playing For Keeps

Collect my thoughts that are in my way
All the time I thought I'd say
Giving back to what I've gained

It's endless, this waiting and waiting
Holding the cure in my hands
Can't keep the hide on the marrow
Watching parades from the stands

Collect my thoughts that are in my way
All the time I thought I'd say
Giving back to what I've gained

In the circle, it all follows me
Hold the smoke and I will see
That there's nothing left for me

I was living in a hole
Dug beneath the earth, tryin' to find my soul
In my unclear mind, I was living cold
Never realizing time would make me old

It's useless to fight when you're empty
Throwing your fist with your mind
Keep all those games for your weak friends
Smiling without any spines

I am my own weakness
I am my own shit
You are just as fucked up as I am
I am just as fucked up as you

I was living in a hole
Dug beneath the earth, tryin' to find my soul
In my unclear mind, I was living cold
Never realizing time would make me old

Just a fucked up kid I'll always be

I am my own weakness
I am my own shit
You are just as fucked up as I am
I am just as fucked up as you