Standin' in a forest of reasons
Though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons

There's no one here to rely on
Like a moth to a candle
Though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons
Lookin' out of the window
Like I heard it on a 45
Driven to the naked flame

It's the sign that makes me wonder why

It's a sign we ain't got it right
Oh, I can't get up no more
An' drivin' into the sun light
Standin' in a forest of reasons

Fadin' out on the highway

Well, I can't get up no more
California comin' into sight

Though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons
An' blood on the streets again
Oh, I, I can't get up no more
I'm so tired, another drink will do
Oh, I, an' I can't get up no more
Standin' in a forest of reasons
There's no one here to rely on

Standin' in a forest of reasons
Standin' in a forest of reasons
And I can't get up no more
It's the sign that makes me wonder why
And I can't get up no more
I'm just livin' a story
Standin' in a forest of reasons

Murder's on the news
An' though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons
Standin' in a forest of reasons
There nothin' left to delight in
Though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons
I've been thinkin' about a better life
An' though I tried standin' in a forest of reasons