I want you to know I needed time to rest.
And, I must confess to you.
I am hardest on myself.

All I ever wanted was to try to do my best.
And I want tell the truth now.
I am unwell.


After awhile, I just lay down.
After awhile, my chin ain't up.

Bare-knuckle fighter in the third round.
After awhile, it's all bad luck.


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Save me. Save me from myself.
Drowning in the wishing well.

I will try to rise above.
I am never good enough.


I want you to know that I needed time alone.
Don't you try to tell me that you really didn't know.
All I ever wanted was to never leave this bed.

And I want to tell the truth - my smile is just pretend.

After awhile, I got sleepy.

After awhile, safety lasted.
After awhile, disenchanted.
After awhile, I just fasted.


[Chorus]


After awhile, I just lay down.
After awhile, my chin ain't up.
Bare-knuckle fighter in the third round.

After awhile, it's all bad luck.

[Chorus]


I'm no good for you.