How was I to know
That I would not let go
Of everything I swore I'd never be?
I made myself a life
Changed my tiger stripes
But the lake is not the same thing as the sea

The sea is filled with salt
And the wounds are all your fault
You read the book
You even wrote the song
But you're still wrong

When I was younger I was bold
But if you're careful you'll get old
And you might not have enough tread on the tire
So if it's slippery, slow it down
And if it's too high, go 'round
Before you shut it down, put out your fire
So it won't burn the ones you love
When you don't feel good enough
I know it's tough to let somebody down
But you don't owe them

Fifty-five came fast
In fact, it blew right past
I don't know how time works anymore
When you do the things you love
It's hard to get enough
And you're always leaving someone at the door
They're happy for the show
And they try to let you know
Even though it's a golden boat you're on
You're still gone

So show them what you're worth
You've known it since your birth
There's not enough gold here on Earth
That I'd trade for the hearse
You would not be the first
To tell me I'm the worst
But you don't know me

When I was younger I was bold
But if you're careful you'll get old
And you might not have enough tread on the tire
So if it's slippery, slow it down
And if it's too high, go 'round
Before you shut it down, put out your fire
So it won't burn the ones you love
When you don't feel good enough
I know it's tough to let somebody down
But you don't owe them