Some Rotten Man
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Some Rotten Man Lyrics
[Verse - 1]
They stuck you in the dirt, while i was still away
Nobody had the decency to tell me about it anyways
Well, I guess it's for the best they laid you down to rest
Without some wreck like me to ruin things and turn into a mess
[Verse - 2]
I remember when we ran away and the car we stole broke down
Along some dusty desert highway with nobody else around
And so we hitched a ride to Reno, but the ring I got you wouldn't fit
And the minister got drunk before we laughed 'til we got sick
[Chorus]
And of course, I know you could have done much better
And I know that I must have been your bad habit
Some rotten man. Nobody's savior. Your oldest friend
[Verse - 3]
I haven't slept the same since you've been gone
And when I do sleep, the nightmares come
This hell I live in hasn't been the same without you here
Our daughter still won't speak to me. My letters aren't returned at all
I can't believe the mess I've made of things
[Chorus]
And of course, I know you could have done much better
And I know that I must have been a real fucking nightmare
Some rotten man. Nobody's savior. Your oldest friend
They stuck you in the dirt, while i was still away
Nobody had the decency to tell me about it anyways
Well, I guess it's for the best they laid you down to rest
Without some wreck like me to ruin things and turn into a mess
[Verse - 2]
I remember when we ran away and the car we stole broke down
Along some dusty desert highway with nobody else around
And so we hitched a ride to Reno, but the ring I got you wouldn't fit
And the minister got drunk before we laughed 'til we got sick
[Chorus]
And of course, I know you could have done much better
And I know that I must have been your bad habit
Some rotten man. Nobody's savior. Your oldest friend
[Verse - 3]
I haven't slept the same since you've been gone
And when I do sleep, the nightmares come
This hell I live in hasn't been the same without you here
Our daughter still won't speak to me. My letters aren't returned at all
I can't believe the mess I've made of things
[Chorus]
And of course, I know you could have done much better
And I know that I must have been a real fucking nightmare
Some rotten man. Nobody's savior. Your oldest friend
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Genius Annotation
A contemplative song, “Some Rotten Man” is told from Henry’s perspective, reminiscing the course of his relationship with his unnamed ex – wife.
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