Livin' and Dyin' Rag
Navigating Life's Rollercoaster: Average Joey's Livin' and Dyin' Rag Tale
Lyrics
I try and keep my mind wide open
I make an effort to keep an open mind.
Relate to all that I see
I can relate to everything I observe.
But when my spirits are lookin' up
When things are going well for me, I anticipate a downturn.
You know that must come down
Acknowledging the inevitable ups and downs of life.
I swear dark clouds are followin' me around
I feel like negative situations persistently follow me.
I try and keep my heart wide open
I try to keep my emotions open and accessible.
My love ain't locked away with no key
My love is not withheld or locked away.
But everytime I give my heart away
Each time I invest my heart, it returns broken.
It always comes back broken
Expressing the difficulty of maintaining emotional resilience.
It's so hard to take it easy
Finding it challenging to take things easy.
But I keep on roamin' around
I continue to wander and explore.
Keep doin' what I do
Persisting in my actions despite challenges.
Keep a smile on my face
Maintaining a positive demeanor.
But I always end up singin' the blues
Despite efforts, I often find myself feeling melancholic.
Keep lookin' for a truth to ease my troubled mind
Searching for a comforting truth for my troubled mind.
But all I find is a pack of lies
Encountering deception rather than the truth.
Why do I even try?
Expressing frustration with persistent efforts.
It's funny how livin' makes you wanna die
Reflecting on the paradox that living can lead to a desire for death.
I try and keep my mouth shut
Being cautious with my words to avoid hurting others.
So's not to step on someone's toes
Trying not to offend or disturb others.
But when the whiskey hits my lips
Alcohol sometimes leads to regrettable speech.
My foot goes in my mouth
Describing a situation where I say the wrong things under the influence.
I'll go ahead and see my own way out
Deciding to leave the situation to avoid further trouble.
But I keep on roamin' around
Continuing to explore and seek answers.
Keep lookin' for a clue
Looking for clues to navigate life.
Keep a smile on my face
Maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
But I always end up singin' the blues
Yet, ending up feeling sad or troubled.
Keep lookin' for a truth to ease my troubled mind
Seeking a truth to soothe inner turmoil.
But all I find is a pack of lies
Finding deception rather than genuine answers.
Why do I even try?
Questioning the purpose of persistent efforts.
It's funny how livin' makes you wanna die
Reflecting on the ironic nature of life making one contemplate death.
But I know that road is wide open
Acknowledging that there are open paths ahead.
So I think I'll head on down the line
Choosing to move forward with a positive outlook.
Laughin' all along the way no matter which way I'm goin'
Laughing and enjoying the journey despite uncertainties.
It's funny how livin' makes you wanna die
Reflecting on the paradox of life's experiences leading to a desire for escape.
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