Witness the end of the empire, the Romans of our time


Start little fires then they get too high

You fan the flames and they still remain


Long after you lose desire




Then a breakdown turns to a heart attack


And it's far too late, you'll never bring it back


You can take what you want from me

But you better believe that I can see you





Watch the sun set on the empire

One last round as it goes down


Start a little fire in your best attire


You can blame the gin for the mess you're in

Take a pension and retire





Then a breakdown turns to a heart attack

And it's far too late, you'll never bring it back


You can take what you want from me


But you better believe that I can see you




You can run but you can't hide


From that feeling buried deep inside

Let's forget if only for tonight


Hold your lover and your secrets tight




We're all wasted


You know the end, I can taste it


I'm walking away this time

I'm leaving it all behind





Breakdown turns into a heart attack

And it's far too late, you'll never bring it back


You can take what you want from me


But you better believe that I can see you




Stick to the facts 'cause the facts don't lie


Stick to your guns when the bullets fly

Stick to the wall when the light sweeps by

Stick in the mud over one in the eye




One part breaks it was made defective


The wheel don't turn 'cause it's all connected

Six feet down being resurrected

Heart says yes but your body rejects it




You can take what you want from me


But you better believe that I can see you

You can take what you want from me

But you better believe that I can see you




You can run but you can't hide

From that feeling buried deep inside

Let's forget if only for tonight


Hold your lover and your secrets tight



We're all wasted


You know the end, I can taste it

I'm walking away this time

I'm leaving it all behind




I'm walking away this time

I'm leaving it all behind

For you




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