As I get closer, my dreams get farther
I climb that ladder, but you kick it over
Thirsty for water, you give me vinegar
When I drink your medicine, it just makes me sicker.
I dug a hole so deep
I'm gonna drown in my mistakes
Can't even sell my soul
'Cause it ain't worth shit to take.
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over,
And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower,
The hounds of hell are getting closer, closer and closer,
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over.
Follow the rainbow, my lucky omen
There ain't no pot of gold, just copper tokens
I found the key to life, the lock was broken
All my accomplishments are best left unspoken.
I dug a hole so deep
I'm gonna drown in my mistakes
Can't even sell my soul
'Cause it ain't worth shit to take.
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over,
And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower,
The hounds of hell are getting closer, closer and closer,
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over.
My horror story is nearly over
I said I'm sorry, but I was sober
I'd beg for mercy from my infernal friend
The one that drives the nails into my coffin.
I got the devil on my shoulder. x2
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over,
And I just can't sink any lower, lower and lower,
They come to take me, take me over, closer and closer,
I got the devil on my shoulder, over and over.