He was young once more than bones and blood Now he's shaky with a liars face He was empty except for whiskey Said he loved it but he hates the taste She was home sick, had a nervous tick Liked to grow but was afraid of change She was stuck there, found a home where The family showed up so she couldn't stay I get nervous and I'm often sick This is where we were lead I heard they're living hand to mouth now Well at least they get fed It helps her when she weeps He was held up, it's hard to tell but He looked better with his younger face She was stuck there, she needed a bus fare Someone to help her out and count her change To him she's beautiful, her movements musical He liked the way she spoke of time and space They were stuck there, they had blank stares, But who am I to say that they should change I get nervous and I'm often sick This is where we were lead I heard they're living hand to mouth now Well at least they get fed It helps her when she weeps She only seems to weep Only when I sing ♪ I get nervous and I'm often sick This is where we were lead I heard they're living hand to mouth now Well at least they get fed I get nervous and I'm often sick This is where we were lead I heard they're living hand to mouth now Well at least they get fed It helps her when she weeps She only seems to weep It helps her when she weeps Only when I sing