The Death of John Smith - NOFX

I’ve got respect from the community

I’ve got my bridge game to look forward to

I’ve got this chance, a golden opportunity

As long as I keep doing what I’m supposed to

You see my wife and kids, they depend on me

To provide them with nothing but the best

I feel it’s my duty, my obligation

To live up to the standards society suggests

I’ll keep on working for their benefit

And I’ll keep on drinking

I’ll keep on believing in

I’ll keep on believing in my life

Another year of slaving and smiling

Buying and trading

Living the life of a wealthy man

But somehow I don’t feel so rich inside

That doesn’t make sense

I just had this little vacation

As soon as I get this

Operation taken care of

I’ll start enjoying the good things in life

When the pity spins your mind

Darkness fills your heart

And I won’t be around

When you’re feeling all alone

Then you’ll know it’s time

To go into the ground

When the pity spins your mind

Darkness fills your heart

And I won’t be around

I’ve got my family, friends, and associates

To stand by me as the threshold comes near

Within their faces, I see grave concern

I ask myself if their thoughts are sincere

After all these years of being complacent, what do I get?

Tenderness, affection, a true sense of love?

Just pain through a body chock-full of regret

I’ll keep on believing my life still has value

And I’ll keep on laughing

Why can’t I stop laughing?

I can’t stop the laughing