The moment I slid out
They held me down. With a shout
"We hereby brand you in your Christian name"
But this James is a fraud
Got no gripe with your God
If you let me enjoy my shame
Then I replaced my fate
Now something's taken its place
That old weight's all I've ever known
Asleep beneath an iron sheet
From my head to my feet
I thought I'd never break from that hold
Now I got an angel following me
With beautiful eyes and insidious teeth
Answers the questions that felt so out of reach, like
What were you born for?
What were you born for?
To raise an honest fist
To swing again if I miss
To laugh with all the fire in my heart
Protect the ones that I love
Safely enjoy my drugs
Sing till there's no air in my lungs
I die and they'll send me "Request R.S.V.P"
You're throwin' a party and why should I care?
I hear you check your parts at the door
Ken Dolls can't ball no more
Besides, there's no music I like up there
Now I got an angel following me
With beautiful eyes and insidious teeth
Answers the questions that felt so out of reach, like
What were you born for?
What were you born for?
Now I got an angel following me
With beautiful eyes and insidious teeth
Answers the questions that felt so out of reach, like
What were you born for?
What were you born for?
What were you born for?
What were you born for?