hiding behind
living underneath the surface
things you never see
they eat away my purpose
something in the air
is telling me to hide my face
someone i don't know
is stepping in to take my place

breaking down
breaking down
breaking down
breaking down

climbing the stairs
going all the way to heaven
it takes so long
is it worth what i'll be getting
in the promised land
paying for my milk and honey
angels making change
pay me back with dirty money

breaking down
breaking down
breaking down
breaking down

she's very bright
she does not apply herself
won't work well with others
watches clocks and waits for bells
may be the truth
i have never had ambition
twenty-seven years
all i have is this depression

breaking down
breaking down
breaking down
breaking down

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