Wrecking Ball
Here it comes like a whirling dervish, spinning right out of control
I feel the pulse as it rumbles closer, and it inches toward my soul
It takes the form of a spectral hammer, just a-looking for something to pound
I sit in wait like a sleeping tiger, in the still before the sound
And now it’s at my door
I swear I’ve heard that knock before
This is the price of eternal light
But are you ready for the fight or flight?
This is your last chance baby, you can get out yet
Or I’ll take you on a trip that you’ll never forget
I’m gonna run like hell, and I’m willing to fall
But I ain’t gonna live my life behind the wrecking ball
You glided in on a silver moonbeam, bless your virgin heart
(But then you) You turned away while your precious darling had his insides ripped apart
You could’ve given me your hand—to—grip
But you decided just to let—me—slip
After those teary nights I saw—you—through, oh honey
I would’ve hoped for the same from you
It’s not a pretty sight
But that’s what keeps me up all night
It doesn’t matter why the caged bird sings
Will he be chirping when the round bell rings?
This is your last chance baby, you can get out yet
Or I’ll take you on a ride that you won’t regret
I’ve climbed real high, and I don’t wanna fall
But I ain’t gonna live my life behind the wrecking ball
Yeah yeah yeah
Uh!
I gave you my trust
And the keys to my soul
But then you took my trust, and you wrecked it all
You wore me out, you stretched me thin
You left me standing while the walls caved in
And now I’m crawling through the dust for the nearest door
But I ain’t gonna stand here—anymore
This is my last chance baby, I can get out yet
‘Cause I’m as close to the edge as I’ll ever get
I’ve come this far, and I’m not gonna fall
‘Cause I ain’t gonna live my life behind the wrecking ball
Yeah yeah yeah
I’m gonna live my life
I’m gonna live it now… uh!
