I been deep in the weeds for so long now That it's starting to look like up to me I got fireflies sending signals out But it looks like it's all up to me Life, she caught me slumbering The wake up call came much too late I went to dial your number friend But the numbers didn't add up straight I had nothing to show you but I had somewhere to go So I walked outside, on down the line And I lay my body down, can't get my feet back on the ground Walk my head around, walk my head around If I can stay alive, If I can stay alive, If I can stay alive I could be somebody tomorrow I'm not saying keep sharp objects away But I cut this shirtsleeve from my heart And if red is the color of life and love I want to wear your love like heaven, yeah My desire to survive is second only to my desire to be loved by you Let me take you To the waters edge, Show you how beautiful you are in the reflection of these tears In the reflection of these years If I can stay alive, if I can stay alive, If I can stay alive I could be somebody tomorrow You say you'd love me anyway, And if I were the hotel maid I think you'd love me more But I feel like a loser, Like a shaker not a mover, like a worn out lonely whore I been deep in the weeds for so long now Machete swing don't cut me down One more day and I just might Turn this darkness into light If I can stay alive, if I can stay alive, if I can stay alive I could be somebody tomorrow Him, run for