As I get closer, My dreams get farther I climb that ladder, But you kick it over Thirsty for water, You give me vinegar When I drink your medicine, It just makes me sicker
I dug a hole so deep I'm gonna drown in my mistakes Can't even sell my soul 'Cause it ain't worth shit to take
I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower) The hounds of hell are getting closer (closer and closer) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)
Follow the rainbow, My lucky omen There ain't no pot of gold, Just copper tokens I found the key to life, The lock was broken All my accomplishments Are best left unspoken
I dug a hole so deep I'm gonna drown in my mistakes Can't even sell my soul 'Cause it ain't worth shit to take
I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower) The hounds of hell are getting closer (closer and closer) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)
My horror story is nearly over I said I'm sorry, But I was sober I'd beg for mercy From my infernal friend The one that drops the nails Into my coffin
I got the devil on my shoulder I got the devil on my shoulder
I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over) And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower) They come to take me, take me over (closer and closer) I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)