On the Chicago River after dark We watch the city lights tear the sky apart The wind was blowing her hair around As the scenery explodes, I'll tell you how
I fell into an old cliche Always on the road, only halfway sane No hospital can fix what I've become.
I've trapped myself in a ring of fire. If I say I'm okay, I'm also a liar. The only way out is through the pain. (How am I gonna get through this?)
I got so low that I get high Just to sit and watch the miles go by. Now I'm cold and sweaty with a nauseous heart I got a million addictions wearing me down. I fell into an old cliche Always on the road only halfway sane No hospital can fix what I've become.
I've trapped myself in a ring of fire. If I say I'm okay, I'm also a liar. The only way out is through the pain.
And as I write these words, my hands start to shake With trouble sneaking in not a second too late. The only way out is through the pain. Tomorrow I'll start again.
And now I'm begging for help I know I can't get up Gotta face this one all alone. And if I don't make it, Remember that I'll always be a part of you.
I've trapped myself in a ring of fire. If I say I'm okay, I'm also a liar. The only way out is through the pain.
And as I write these words, my hands start to shake With trouble sneaking in not a second too late. The only way out is through the pain. Tomorrow I'll start again