Rotgut & Razorwire

(Verse 1) Woke up in a dumpster behind a strip club church Tongue like sandpaper, back still hurts My boots stuck to the floor, breath thick as sin I think I fought a jukebox… and I think it won (Verse 2) Got a pocket full of nothin’, and a tooth that ain’t mine Phone’s in a urinal, but she still texted “I’m fine” I don’t write songs—I confess with chords And my guitar prays with rusted boards (Chorus) Rotgut and razorwire, that’s how I live I don’t beg, I don’t borrow—ain’t got nothin’ to give I bleed old strings and bad motel light And I tune this soul to the sound of a fight (Verse 3) Last night I kissed a woman named “You’ll Regret This” She had a face like vengeance and a whiskey kiss She stole my wallet, my knife, and my pride But damn if I didn’t feel alive (Verse 4) Amp’s on fire—good, let it burn That tone ain’t right ‘til the tubes don’t turn I want feedback that bites, fuzz that screams ‘Cause the only peace I know’s in broken dreams (Chorus) Rotgut and razorwire, wrapped ‘round my throat These blues ain’t sad—they slit, they gloat You want soul? I sold it cheap Now I just drink, slide, and barely sleep (Verse 5) Ain’t no savin’ me—I was doomed from chord one Born with a broken string and a loaded gun I don’t close shows, I collapse on stage And I leave that crowd smellin’ like smoke and rage (Final Chorus) Rotgut and razorwire, nailed to my soul I ain’t gettin’ better, I’m just diggin’ the hole When I die, don’t bury me neat— Just lay me down where the feedback meets heat