As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
I want to go home where my feet both feel safe
As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
Don't ask me more questions, don't fuck with my head
Like thousands of people, left standing in their shoe
I'm doing the best, hell I'm doin' all I can
And for every tear that is lost from an eye
I want to believe in a freedom that's bold
But as darkness falls, I return to my bed
I'd give you my heart, if you gave me the truth
This mess in my head is a mess getting out
Like thousands of people, left standing in their shoe
As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
Like thousands of people, left standing in their shoe
Down in this world, down and almost broken
'Cause I've been down in this world, down and almost broken
Well, I lost me a wife, so I found me a plane
Flew all the way to California
For I am the king and sure long may I reign
I've been down in this world, down and almost broken
So I must remain in my new adopted land
I'd dig me a well where no man could destroy
But there ain't no jobs in the old free state
I'll dance up a storm, sure life's looking fine
As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
Down in this world, down and almost broken
To kiss with a girl who's as lovely as you
'Cause I've been down in this world, down and almost broken
But all I remember is the freedom of old
Down in this world, down and almost broken
But after a while, when my mouth ain't so dry
As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
Oh mother of Jesus, I feel pretty ill
So next time you see me, don't ask for my name
The buildings they shake but my heart it beats still
As thousands they grieve, as the Black Friday rule
Ya drink too much coffee, I drink too much stout
