Here's To Life

Album: Everything Goes Numb (2003)
Play Video
  • How did Camus really die that night?
    Were they right, when he died was it really his time?
    Or was it suicide?
    And Holden Caufield is a friend of mine
    We go drinking from time to time
    And I find: it gets harder every time

    Back off
    But your out on the street again
    Don't you stop
    Did you know you couldn't swim?
    Back off
    Until your on the street again
    I'm not gonna play if there ain't no way I'll win

    Well Hemmingway never seemed to mind the banality of a normal life
    And I find: it gets harder every time.
    So he aimed a shotgun into the blue
    Placed his face between the two and sighed: 'Here's to life!'

    Back off
    But your out on the street again
    Don't you stop
    Did you know you couldn't swim?
    Back off
    Until your on the street again
    I'm not gonna play if there ain't no way I'll win

    Hey there Salinger what did you do
    Just when the world was looking to you
    To write anything that meant anything
    You told us you were through
    And its been years since you passed away
    But I see no plaque and I see no grave
    And I can't help believing that you wanted it this way.

    And Vincent Van Gogh why do you weep?
    You were on your way to heaven but the road was steep
    And who was there to break your fall?
    We're guilty, one and all
    And I don't know much but I do know this
    With a golden heart comes a rebel fist
    But I can't help agreeing with those that would not quit

    And it makes me sick when I think of it
    All my heroes could not live with this
    And I hope you rest in peace because with us you never did
    And K.D.C you were much to young
    And you changed my life
    But I draw the line at suicide
    So here's to life! Publisher: CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Faro from Albany, GaI love streetlight!!!
  • Dude from Ny, Nyi love this song :D
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Maxi Priest

Maxi PriestSongwriter Interviews

The British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower.

Jeff Trott

Jeff TrottSongwriter Interviews

Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.

Def Leppard Quiz

Def Leppard QuizMusic Quiz

Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum

Dave Pirner of Soul AsylumSongwriter Interviews

Dave explains how the video appropriated the meaning of "Runaway Train," and what he thought of getting parodied by Weird Al.

Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics)

Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics)Songwriter Interviews

Mike Rutherford talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.

The Fratellis

The FratellisSongwriter Interviews

Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.