White Knuckles

You’re going to find him

And make him pay

Stumble out to the bar

“Take one more look at her

And it will be the end of your days

You low-life bookie

You don’t scare me

I ain’t settling no debt

I ain’t saving no face

One more drink then I’m gone

And then I’ll drag you out of this place”

Put it down for the courage

Your fists clench with the blood rush

White knuckles when the hit lands

Cold concrete and blurred vision

Stumble home from the bar

Stuttered steps home to your front door

On the tip of your tongue, your remorse

Shamed by the loss and defeat

Shamed by your let down to her

Same walk as that first night

Now alone, you know that this ain’t right

Better days and the promise you made

Ain’t no man supposed to walk out that way

Her ring lies in the thick red

Your tears swell, and the room spins

“Dear God, what have I done?”

(2x)

You left her

And he took her

He laid with her

You bastard’s son

With the blackout

And the bloodstains

Your teeth clench

Then the pain comes (2x)