Looking around at the mess of my room
I finally see what I’ve done
And looking around at the tear-stained shirts
I see what I have become
I’ve been losing my fluids from out of my eyes
So I guess I could use a drink
Something with a little bite would be nice
‘Cause I don’t really wanna think
I could use something white or green
To get me through the day
Powdered, solid, or in between
I don’t have a preference either way
But my emotions are taxing me
And I don’t think I can pay
So I’ll just light up another cigarette
And I’ll let the smoke take me away
And I’m gone
I must be somewhere out of my mind
Gone
Oh, sanity’s so hard to find
Gone
I’m gone from my head ‘cause I just couldn’t take the pain
I bet you’re sitting at home with your newfound lover
Holdin’ his hand so tight
Smiling and thanking the Lord above you
That you finally found someone right
I wish you the best in your new endeavor
And I hope that it turns out okay
But looking at you and your new forever
I can’t say the same for myself but I guess that
It could be worse, but it could be better
And it’s without you either way
I could find another way to be
And lie to myself
Find something more addictive than your touch
And try it by itself
But I’ll find my way right back to you
Though it’s worse off for my health
Why pretend, 'cause in the end
I’ll only end up by myself
I'll gone
I must be somewhere out of my mind
Gone
Oh, sanity’s so hard to find
Gone
I’m gone from my head ‘cause I just couldn’t take the pain
Baby, come back to me
I’m messed up can’t you see?
Can't you say that you love me?
If you stay away
You know my heart will ache
I’ll find something to set me free
And I’m gone
I must be somewhere out of my mind
Gone
Oh, sanity’s so hard to find
Gone
I’m gone from my head ‘cause I just couldn’t take the pain
A re-envisioning of Tony Rice's classic album "Church Street Blues" from Brooklyn progressive bluegrass quartet Punch Brothers. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 19, 2022