Deadman's Curve
Tyler Childers The Highwall Lyrics

You can go to hell, my dear
You are free to face the consequences of your actions

You'd probably like it better there
You might find more comfort and satisfaction in that place

With all them boys who thought they could make it
In the company of those who believed they could succeed

Deadman's curve gonna lay them down
The dangerous path they've taken will ultimately lead to their downfall

All the things you put me through
The difficulties and hardships you subjected me to

Safe to say I'm tired of you
It is evident that I have grown weary of your presence

Had our times, yeah we had a few
We experienced moments of happiness together

But where we gonna be when the pills run out
What will happen to us once our temporary escape ends

Where we gonna go when the dam breaks loose
When everything falls apart and chaos ensues

And the white line fever gets a hold of you
When you become consumed by your destructive habits

How we gonna make it to higher ground
How will we overcome our challenges and find a better place

If you won't get up and leave
Unless you choose to move on from this situation

I reckon if I chose to stay
I suppose if I decide to remain

It'd be better for a few more days
It might bring some temporary relief for a short period

But it the end it always rains
Ultimately, difficulties and hardships will arise

And honey, you can cause a storm
You have the power to create chaos and instability

But I'm tired and soaking wet
I am exhausted and emotionally drained

And hunkered over trying to catch my breath
I am crouched down, struggling to regain my composure

Broke my back and did my best
I have given my all, enduring great hardships

To hold you through the shakes
To support and comfort you during difficult times

But it's hard to keep floating on foundered dream
It is challenging to continue with a failed and sinking dream

You're taking in water at crazy speed
Your problems are escalating rapidly

How can I get to the shore on time
How can I reach safety before it's too late

If you won't keep afloat
Unless you make an effort to stay above water

My heart was never much on games
I was never one for playing games with emotions

Let alone the ones you play
Especially not the manipulative games you engage in

I've only got one and it's already broken
I only have one heart, and it is already damaged

So why you wanna throw it around
Why do you want to treat it carelessly and cause more pain

I wish I had the strength to go
I desire the courage to leave

But it's a long and hateful road
However, the journey ahead is arduous and filled with animosity

And I just now got to feelin' at home
Finally, I started to find a sense of belonging

And the frost you put on me
But your cold and distant treatment towards me

Where we gonna go when the dam breaks loose
Where will we find refuge when everything falls apart

And the white line fever gets a hold of you
When your obsession with destructive habits becomes overwhelming

How we gonna make it to higher ground
How will we rise above and find a better place

If you won't get up and leave
Unless you choose to move on from this situation

And it's hard to keep floating on foundered dream
Sustaining a sinking dream is challenging

You're taking in water at crazy speed
You are quickly accumulating problems

How can I get to the shore on time
How can I reach safety before it's too late

If you won't keep afloat
Unless you make an effort to stay above water

You can go to hell, my dear
You are free to face the consequences of your actions

You'd probably like it better there
You might find more comfort and satisfaction in that place

With all them boys who thought they could make it
In the company of those who believed they could succeed

Deadman's curve gonna lay them down
The dangerous path they've taken will ultimately lead to their downfall