Desperation

(album: Nothing Personal - 2001)

She ran out of luck and started sweating bullets
She tried to get a job but she couldn't do it
Now she's living in a suitcase out on the street

He said I love your family they sure are funny
You know I hate to ask but can you loan me some money
Trying to get a grip, trying to get back on my feet

She's sleeping in the kitchen on the hardwood floor
Said it fixed her back, it don't hurt no more
She's looking real good, but she's still having trouble with her knees

They looking for some kinda satisfaction
Working off some kinda chain reaction
Trying to get a handle on whatever it is they need
Victims... of the situation
Can't rise above their own desperation
They keep on pushing
But they can't get it up to speed

He's standing in the mirror combing his hair
Getting all dressed up but he ain't going nowhere
You could cut him with a knife
And I betcha he wouldn't even bleed

He said hey doc take a look at this
It don't work and I'm scared to death
He said I got something for you but you only get the first one free

Never seen a woman that crazy 'bout a man
Like a devil and an angel hand and hand
She knows what he is, but that ain't the life he leads

They looking for some kinda satisfaction
Working off some kinda chain reaction
Trying to get a handle on whatever it is they need
Victims... of the situation
Can't rise above their own desperation
They keep on pushing
But they can't get it up to speed