Dead man walking like a wind-up toy
Blinded, never blinded for the things that bring him joy
Living in the movies like he's celluloid
And then it's over, so roll the credits now
Dead man standing single file in every line
Gave up on the search and he was scared of what he'd find
Waiting, waiting, waiting for his stars to come aligned
And then it's over
But I don't want to live like I'm headed to the grave
No, I don't want to live that way
Got a purpose and a plan
And I don't wanna live like a dead man
Dead man living, but it's just another show
No, she only loves him for his money and his blow
It's like he never saw the sense in reaching past the status quo
And then it's over, so lower the casket down
Dead man shuffling down another city street
He can't lift up his head and he can't pick up his feet
You can see his resignation and acceptance of defeat
And then it's over
But I don't want to live like I'm just another slave
No, I don't want to live that way
Got a purpose and a plan
And I don't wanna live like a dead man
Scratch men act so sedentary
Not until we're getting married
The bottom line's not time or time
We ain't no sons of Babylon
Blinded by our guilt and shame
Let's make tomorrow just as good as today
As long as we're alive, there's life to live
Dead man slipping through his twilight years
Come to realize that he's never faced his fears
But there ain't no second chances, just regret and bitter tears
And then it's over
But I don't want to live like I'm in it for the wage
No, I don't want to live that way
Got a purpose and a plan
And I don't wanna live like a dead man
No, I don't want to live like it's just another day
No, I don't want to live that way
Got a purpose and a plan
And I don't wanna live like a dead man
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