Living in your car
you had nothing but yourself
no one there to love you
no one but yourself
You hide behind
a curtain of glass
every night before you
get in the ring
You break your bones for fun
they want to see your nose bleed
cuts and bruises all over your back
is what keeps them entertained
They pay good money for your show
though they always bet on your rivals
it's not enough to make a living
but it's not too little to **** you either
Bleached your hair again
cover up the grey
your daughter won't recognize you
you haven't seen her in days
You wake up in your car
you wish you could die
you limp to the gym
because you have a show tonight
You hide behind
bottled-up feelings
right before you
get in the ring
to die again and again
every night
to stay alive
and keep them entertained.
This was written about "The Wrestler".