From the Album: * To the hilt You wann try – wanna fly Right through the needles eye Wanna be chilled – wanna be thrilled Press your luck right to the hilt Hey boy – quit that stare Get out – a – grandpa's rockin' chair How about raisin' hell – lets see if we Outdo ourselves. One day you'll be tied and gagged Your head upon the railroad track The rail's hummin' – there's a train-a-comin' I'm sure your last thought's full of regret Before the wheels roll across your neck Why didn't I do this? How come I didn't do that? I could be out there – paintin' towns red Sweat Maybe I'll wake up in bed No boy! This is it... You should've used A bit more wit. Get out there 'n dig in deep Stay wide awake when you're asleep Who wants to compromise – when every Second hour flies Set the time on half past tilt For making love right to the hilt One day you'll be buried Up to your elbows in the sand. And there's honey glowin' Down your cheeks it's flowing You'll find some time to reflect Before the ants are crawling over your head Why didn't I do this?! How come I didn't do that ... Is this a dream that's gone bad? Maybe I'll just wake up in bed ... To the hilt – is that what you said????
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