The Prayers I Pray

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Speak to me before you get down and we’re through.
I didn’t meant to turn you so fast.
I’ll be more than fine in a minute or two.

The morning weighed in heavy with advice
on all the acts last night that weren’t so wise.
The night was full of holes I hadn’t planned.
Still my mind goes first to memories
when I try to understand

Why the fire won’t turn
And the car won’t burn
And the prayers I pray aren’t for nothing

One last time around should be all I can stand.
One last chance to find my way down.
My head and heels don’t know
where the both of them’ll land.

I get lost in music on a whim,
and I get lost in cheap booze quicker still.
I’m well aware the drink is my best friend.
But when I wake up tomorrow, I’ll ask myself again

Why the fire won’t turn
And the car won’t burn
And the prayers I pray aren’t for nothing