Put me in a bed of roses, it'll end my suffering
'Cause there's ghosts inside this city and they love to hear me scream
I've got a baby to take care of
And she's feelin' pretty weak
Stay the hell away from me
I need something to help me sleep
It gets cold this side of springtime, I can feel it in my bones
It's the way you make me shiver with your dulcet vocal tones
I've got poison in my veins
And you're the one to blame
Stay the hell away from me and I won't have to feel that pain
Well, a lot of folks'll tell you I just wanna make her mine
But I'm the one who won't 'cause she just wants to waste her time
I've got patience on my side
But it's a long hard ride
Stay the hell away from me and I won't have to see that side
I call this one my love song blues
Don't think that it's directed at you
I need some distance, Lord, I need some peace
Love will never help me slay that beast