Baalam’s Ass

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I've always wandered by this riverside
I've always wondered what it's like to be more than alive
Yeah, the bossman says, "I'd advise you resist"
I just nod my head and look off in the distance
Nod my head and look off in the distance

[Pre-Chorus]
These days I never go out looking much
Or feeling my best
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, this stuff
It clings to my flesh

[Chorus]
One is men's hearts that are failing for fear
Two, see the carnage strewn on the shore
Three, are the life boats full to capacity?
Four, is there room for just one more?
Five, you will feel like the Great Wallenda
Six, as he stepped out over Tallulah Gorge
Seven, I will bind myself to the truth
And speak it like Balaam's ass once more
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning

[Verse 2]
Said, "It's days like today that make me know God is near"
She said it matter of fact, said it so sincere
Well, He's got your eyes and He's got my ears
Hope He sees what you see, hope He hears what I hear
Sees what you see, hope He hears what I hear

[Pre-Chorus]
These days I never go out looking much
Or feeling my best
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, this stuff
It clings to my flesh

[Chorus]
One is men's hearts that are failing for fear
Two, see the carnage strewn on the shore
Three, are the life boats full to capacity?
Four, is there room for just one more?
Five, you will feel like the Great Wallenda
Six, as he stepped out over Tallulah Gorge
Seven, I will bind myself to the truth
And speak it like Balaam's ass once more
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Said yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning

[Verse 3]
The Statue of Liberty, I could just stand and stare at her
I've always heard that sports builds character
Masses and multitudes mumbling their parts
Dying come crawling with holes in their hearts

[Pre-Chorus]
These days I never go out looking much
Or feeling my best
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, this stuff
It clings to my flesh

[Chorus]
One is men's hearts that are failing for fear
Two, see the carnage strewn on the shore
Three, are the life boats full to capacity?
Four, is there room for just one more?
Five, you will feel like the Great Wallenda
Six, as he stepped out over Tallulah Gorge
Seven, I will bind myself to the truth
And speak it like Balaam's ass once more
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning
Say yeah
Life boats are burning