Cut me some slack I've been gone a long time Blinding my ears from my eyes Dressed in distortion And flattering lights Up on the hill taking sides Carved out a place Filled it with hate Forgive my recklessness I've been in vice Up on the hill taking sides I've been made Teacher's Pet And I've been taking the wrong bets I could stand to fall from grace Forgive my recklessness I've been in vice Up on the hill taking sides Choked on my welcome By swallowing pride Up on the hill taking sides