I used to be such a burning example I used to be so original I used to care, I was being careful Made sure I showed it to those that I love I used to sleep without a single stir 'Cause I was about my father's work Well Take me out tonight, The ship of fools I'm on will sink My own stone around my neck, Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give I used to pray a God was listening I used to make my parents proud I was the glue that kept my friends together Now they don't talk and we don't go out I used to know the name of every person I kissed Now I made this bed and I can't fall asleep in it Take me out tonight, The ship of fools I'm on will sink My own stone around my neck, Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give Throw me that lifeline, The ship of fools I'm on will sink My own stone around my neck Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give Never hit the brakes There's no time to save him He's run out in the street Anybody know his name? I think I recognize him Sure it's him? Running from that mistake Whoa So take me out tonight The ship of fools I'm on will sink My own stone around my neck Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give To save my life tonight The ship of fools I'm on will sink My own stone around my neck Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't give