when she said, "I can't do this anymore"
so sick of hearing he's "worthless and lazy"
she already had one foot out the door
he already knew the words that she'd say
still they cut him down at the knees
years build on the backs of sorry yesterdays
till there's nothing to say but "I'll leave"
and nothing can ever prepare you, my friend
when forever comes crashing down
and nothing will ever scare you again
once your world's been burned to the ground
one thing followed after another
like fate had him in its sights
he pulled out of the lot, called his brother
and drove around town for awhile
the earth it shook, and the walls collapsed
and the roof caved in right at his feet
so he reached for those bottles with a sarcastic laugh
and swallowed 'till he couldn't breathe
I was at work when I heard the news
I came unglued and screamed at the wall
I asked our good friend if it was true
but she only found out 'cause I called
keep thinking you'll message any minute now
still haven't deleted your name
I tried to help you the best I knew how
but I'm not sure what difference it made
