I knew this house could use some work
Going in I'm afraid it's going to hurt
When I start removing all the rot
I've let fester in this heart

I spruced the outside up real nice
Knowing full well I should have started inside
Because with what you choose to decorate
About you has a lot to say

I'm far from ready with the finishing nails
From how they're placed to where it counts
If I'm not in the right frame of mine
This building will collapse in time

I've tried several times to hire it out
But this project is a do it yourself
It helps in building character
A permit that's lacking in this world

I spend most my time trying to scrape
Away all of the old worthless paint
Before I try covering up the grime
With a coat of...out of sight, out of mind

I knew coming in, this house needed work
And that it was going to really hurt
Through it all I see I must concede
It's easier to work on wants than it is on needs