Woke up with my jaw set hard And a pain down through my back Sat on the edge of the bed so long I nearly laid right back I got my boots on after a while Stood there holding the door Couldn’t think of one good reason To go through another day like before I’m too mean to lay down Too worn out to run I ain’t looking for a fight But I won’t say this one’s won You can call me strong tomorrow If I’m still around Tonight I’m hurt and hard to handle And too mean to lay down Somebody said, “You always make it” Like that was something kind I told him, “You should see the mornings I can barely make up my mind” He went quiet at the bar I put my money on the wood There’s a difference between doing well And doing what you could I’m too mean to lay down Too worn out to run I ain’t looking for a fight But I won’t say this one’s won You can call me strong tomorrow If I’m still around Tonight I’m hurt and hard to handle And too mean to lay down [Final Chorus] I’m too mean to lay down Too worn out to run I ain’t looking for a fight But I won’t say this one’s won Don’t call me strong tomorrow I never asked for that Tonight I’ve got one song in me And I’m gonna give it all I have I’m too mean to lay down Too fuckin’ mean to lay down