I heard what you said
and I hear what you say
but the night has a habit of strangling the day
and I choke on the smoke
ain't it always the way.

I should tighten up
brighten up
light up a cigarette
knock back a cup or two of coffee or the devils brew.

In the no win situation
I give you this
my presentation
read it and weep
or keep it for later
it's just the deal breaker
the thief and the taker
of all that there is.

On the ink I have spilt
are the castles I built
and the roads I walked through
to get here and to you
I will say,
where the night strangles the day
in darkened rooms as I lay
I'll be thinking and drinking
to us.