Don't feel right wearing another man's shoes
Can't get a new pair until I've pad all of my dues
My cowboy boots have gotten too many holes
From getting kicked in the shins and stompin' out

But it's too far to heaven, can't hitch a free ride
Angels don't pick up losers so down on their pride
Still I stick out my thumb and I hope there's a chance
'Cause I can't coast on my looks and fake more romance

'Cause I don't want to take you down
Break you down and shake you down
I don't want to bring you up, just to leave you low
And break you down so down so down

I wasn't born no damaged goods
Just too the wrong road inward to a place all alone
Sure, I can pick out a new name
And I can wear some new clothes
Just can't change the ending of how my story goes

I don't want to take you down
Break you down and shake you down
I don't want to bring you up, just to leave you low and
Break you down so down so down

But things won't get better till I change 'em my own
Admit what I've done, unstitch what I've sewn
But if you travel with me, you'll just see that [unverified]
I'm doomed to go nowhere at the age of 19

I don't want to take you down
Break you down and shake you down
I don't want to bring you up, just to leave you low
And break you down so down so down