DRIVING ON ‘E’
Here's a little story
That may seem well rehearsed
But that's because I've lived it
I can quote it line and verse
It's about the day that comes before
The day that I get paid
A number that is unlucky
My 13th day
All of my struggling and
And all of my time
Leads me up to this
Day I can define
The day of suffering
The day of sad little sandwich
The day of my last eight dollars
And I know it ain't romantic
The day of lack of sleep
The day of "I am tired"
The day when I am lacking
All the things that I require
The day of my hopes
And the day of my dreams
Cause on a day like this
I only think on these things
I don't mind a little pain
Can withstand some suffering
But doing it alone
Is an entirely different thing
It wouldn't be the same
If I had "her" by my side
Cause when two can stand together
It's a much easier ride
Get up early
Pour the last bit of coffee
Pour some cream
And pretend it's not empty
Wash my hair
With the last bit of soap
Walk outside
For my last bits of smoke
Watch the sunrise
And pray for tomorrow
Wish there had been
Some money to borrow
Slowly rebuilding
My life that was stolen
Know I'm broke
But I know I ain't broken
Every day gets me
Closer to something
Not to mention I'm
Closer to someone
Too many mirages
That looked just like women
But I know any day
All I want will be given
Can see the bright light
At the end of this tunnel
Starts to consume me
So I try to stay humble
I know that my future
Will manifest - it's looming
Just have to hold on
'til the light is all consuming
I know today - is the day
I might meet her
Just think it's funny
I can't buy her dinner
She'll have to be impressed
With my words and cheap coffee
Kind of amazing
How eight dollars mean something!
But when it's the right one
I know she can't deny me
Saw it in a dream
It's the dream now that guides me
If I didn't know
The potential for this thing
I think I would have accepted
Settling
But that's not the case
I want more than enough
I've seen perfection
And though it fills me up
I wish that this love
Could fill my tank for me
Cause right now
Damn!
I'm driving
on 'E'