[Verse 1]

Sold your soul for a dollar

You don't have to be so cool

Cut your hand for another

You don't have to be so cool

[Bridge 1]

'Cause life is a carnival ride

And if you get off too soon you'll start fading

[Chorus]

Quick to believe that the sun's burning out

That the words are leaving my mouth

I need some relief from the south

Please get some sleep

Take a break

Here and now is the one thing worth checking out

I feel you get real coming down

[Verse 2]

Breathe in dust to feel happy

You don't have to be so cool

No one knows all the half truths

You don't have to be so cool

[Bridge 2]

'Cause night is a comfortable place

And if you keep going dark you might change it

[Chorus]

Quick to believe that the sun's burning out

That the words are leaving my mouth

I need some relief from the south

Please get some sleep

Take a break

Here and now is the one thing worth checking out

I feel you get real coming down