i'm losing my love of adventure
i'm losing all respect
for me and myself tonight

i wonder what happens if i get to
the end of this tunnel
and there isn't a light

ive worn down the treads
on all of my tires
i've worn through the elbows

and the knees of my clothing
and i'm stumbling down
the gravel driveway of desire

trying not to wake up
my sleepy self-loathing


do you ever have that dream
when you open your mouth
and you try to scream

but you can't make a sound
that's everyday starting now
that's everyday starting now


dont tell me it's gonna be alright
you can't sell me on your optimism tonight

it's a stiff competition
to see who can stay up later
the stars or the street lights

and all they really want
is to be alone with the darkness
no more wish i may

no more wish i might

it takes a stiff upper lip

just to hold up my face
i gotta suck it up and savor
the taste of my own behavior

i am spinning with longing
faster then a roulette wheel
this is not who i meant to be

this is not how i meant to feel

i don't think i am strong enough

to do this much longer
god, i wish i was stronger
this song could never be long enough

to express every longing
god, i wish it was longer...