The punches come fast and I fall in the ring. All I can do now is laugh, cry, or sing. I'll tell you the story and a couple of things That have been running in rings round my mind It was one of those days when the lights all turn red And the pills just won't clear all the pain from your head You wish that you hadn't of got out of bed 'Cos the shit sure is flying your way Second hand news at an unwelcome time, Your brain's clogging up Soon you're losing your mind You're wondering if fate could be any less kind When she suddenly twists the knife in. The moment it passed with the help of a friend, A couple of strangers and this song that I penned. My hearts is in tact and my minds on the mend. I don't plan to do that again. The sun's given up on this god awful day And my pain with the light is now fading away. Somewhere in Kilburn I silently play An ode to the tracks of my tears. A jack in the box I come springing right back, I pull on these strings for my counter attack Today I feel sure I can take any flak The world might be sending my way. So give me your hopes and then tell me your fears And leave all the rest in a pile over there They'll fit like a dream with these chords I have dear As I dance in a dream round this town.