He called me to pay my debts The crack in his voice was a sign of regret A deal he proposed of mutual benefit But the knot in my gut told me to stand back ♪ How could you presume to know The remedy for the unknown? Liquefied asphyxiation Desperate times call for desperate measures Take the drugs to numb the senses Sweet euphoria... When the last drop has fallen Inject the deadliest poison Falling away from insanity Sweet euphoria... How could dawn wait a moment? The nights are the shortest The court has been summoned Bring in the accused "I plead the Fifth", he yelled When asked to take the stand You are certified fraud One of the best But it's not your life on trial It's the chance to make amends Pour that man, another 'Cause he might let you bleed
If you're nice Salvation always has a price Take the drugs to numb the senses Sweet euphoria... When the last drop has fallen Inject the deadliest poison Falling away from insanity Sweet euphoria... How could dawn wait a moment? The nights are the shortest