Dead Men Walking
Walking the Line of Redemption: Andrew Dahle's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
I've had rough nights
I've had challenging and difficult nights
Woke up still drunk way too many times
I've frequently woken up still under the influence of alcohol
Shaving these years off this sweet life of mine
Trying to erase the effects of time and age on my life
But it's alright
Despite the difficulties, everything is okay
I've got good friends
I have reliable and trustworthy friends
As good as any others when fists are flying
These friends are just as good as any others when conflicts arise
They'd carry my ass home when the night ends
They would take me home when the night comes to an end if I'm incapacitated
If I'm not conscious
Especially if I am unconscious or unable to take care of myself
When shit hits the fan run as fast as you can
Advice to run away quickly when things go wrong
The devil's calling
A reference to facing challenging and tempting situations
We're dead men walking
Acknowledging a state of living dangerously or on the edge
Come hell or high water we pull our friends from the fire
Regardless of challenges, we support and rescue our friends in times of trouble
The devil's calling
Reiteration of facing tempting or dangerous situations
We're dead men walking
Reaffirmation of living in a risky or rebellious way
I quit drinking
Expressing a decision to stop drinking alcohol
Said I'd sober up
Commitment to sobriety
Until this weekend
Except for this upcoming weekend
I'll be headed out again with all those heathen
Anticipating going out again with a group of non-conforming individuals
What was I thinking?
Reflecting on the questionable decision to engage in such activities
When shit hits the fan run as fast as you can
Reiteration of the advice to quickly leave when trouble arises
The devil's calling
Revisiting the theme of facing challenging and tempting situations
We're dead men walking
Emphasizing the perilous nature of the lifestyle being described
Come hell or high water we pull our friends from the fire
Despite difficulties, the commitment to helping friends in need
The devil's calling
Repetition of the theme of facing tempting or dangerous situations
We're dead men walking
Reiteration of living on the edge or in a risky manner
I've had rough nights
Recalling challenging and difficult nights
Woke up still drunk way too many times
Consistently waking up still affected by alcohol
Shaving years off this sweet life of mine
Continuing the struggle against the impact of time on life
But it's alright
Despite challenges, everything is deemed okay
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