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I haven’t shaved in twenty days, who am I trying to impress?
I haven’t combed my hair in weeks; I know I look a mess
I sleep for thirteen hours each day, but never get my rest
So forgive me for my countenance, right now I’m not my best

I’m still trying to get a grip on things, bear with me if you can
If you can’t be around me now, you know I’ll understand
But I know that isn’t like you, and you’ll offer me your hand
So I’ll have something to hold onto when I’m feeling abandoned

Chorus:
I’m still trying, I’m still fighting, I’m not giving up yet
I just need a year or two to rest and then I swear, I’m all set
I’ll go down swinging, kicking, screaming, till the bitter end
I just need a while to stop until my blackened bruises mend

I pull the sheets around me; try to cover up my head
This is one of those days I rather wish that I were dead
I close the drapes and lock the doors, safe in my warm bed
Trying to turn my mind off for a while, I turn the TV on instead

I try to keep the world out as the world tries to get in
I’d try my best to tell them if I knew where to begin
The thought of facing this again is making my head spin
I can’t keep fighting this lost battle with the hope that I might win

Bridge:
Now I lay my broken body down to sleep
As I pray the Lord my God above my tattered soul to keep
And Lord if I so happen to die before I wake up then
I pray the Lord to send me back so I can try again
Amen

Chorus:
I’m still trying, I’m still fighting, I’m not giving up yet
I just need a year or two to rest and then I swear, I’m all set
I’ll go down swinging, kicking, screaming, till the bitter end
I just need a while to stop until my blackened bruises mend