Trying hard to keep my cool Trying hard to forgive But I've been pushed around too long Drained on my will to live Don't provoke me, I'm a desperate man You don't wanna know, where I'm gonna go You don't wanna see, the ugly side of me Let it all come down, burn it to the ground You don't wanna see, the ugly side of me Rigid mind, hollow soul Never thought it'd come to this Years of scorn just makes you numb You've kissed your last Judas kiss
Don't provoke me, I'm a desperate man You don't wanna know, where I'm gonna go You don't wanna see, the ugly side of me Let it all come down, burn it to the ground You don't wanna see, the ugly side of me Causing damage to protect myself My stinking pride has never Done me any good Always defensive, I'm not strong enough To show my weakness, Though I wish to God I could Don't provoke me Don't provoke me I'm a desperate man