I want to thank randy newman
for making that clear
I want to thank him
for simply stating the facts
It was pretty bright
up on the eddy street bridge
and when the cards were dealt
someone had to lose and someone had to jump
I used to run red lights
trying to get arrested
I pictured an angry mother wagging her finger
saying where's a cop when you need one
jesus spoke softly to me
never with malice or judgment
laying the foundation of redemption and rebirth
never a condemning word
I'm running now
I'm getting clean now
and standing outside this bar
wishing I could go in and quickly down a few
but the chemicals have been balanced
and I find myself swimming to the rescue boat
a decent lady offers me a cup of tea
I think this is ain't bad this ain't bad