Drunkards' Song

March 10, 2013

            I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,

                        and the drunkards make songs about me.

(Psalm 69:12 ESV)

Drunkard's Song

Ya’ll just go on then, pull down the gate

Tell all your stories, laugh at my fate

Lean back and snicker and cover your grin

I know what you’re thinking; “He’s done it again.”

But let me tell you boys from school

I’m sure as hell not the only fool

Who’s ever loved someone untrue.

Don’t be surprised if next it’s you

Who gives up everything he’s got

To chase the one that loves him not,

Bets the farm on a pretty young colt,

And sells his saddle for sallow love notes.

Ya’ll just go on then, laugh at my fate

Tell your stories but don’t fall off the gate

Lean back and snicker and cover your grin

I know what you’re thinking, “He’s at it again.”

                                      

I won’t try to tell you you’re wrong

I won’t deny you you’re drunkards’ song

Your right, this mess is really something

And I suppose I got it coming,

So I’ll just stand here; take your abuse.

But boys don’t think that I’m confused.

I know who she is; where she has been.

So, you can throw if you've never sinned.

Ya’ll just go on then, laugh at my fate

Tell your stories as you sit on that gate

Lean back and snicker and cover your grin

I know what you’re thinking, “He’s loves her again.”