Castle City - Old Man Lyrics

I filled my shoes
With cement
To keep my feet on the pavement
It started to rain
It's been raining for days
Now the water's up to my waist
Yeah
I got used to the cold
Wasn't great, wasn't bad
So I took some time to relax
I took off my watch
So it wouldn't get wet
Made up stories so I could forget

And I thought I knew what I wanted
But I still seem to be haunted
By everyone and everything
I've never confronted
I'm a victim
Who's soul was abducted by me

I took a deep breath
As the water rose
A respect the rain chose to uphold
Like I'm ready for bed
With a heavy head
Just more words that were added to my debt

And I thought I knew what I wanted
But I still seem to be haunted
By everyone and everything
I've never confronted
I'm a victim
Who's soul was abducted by me

I'm a grumpy old man
No one can say that I'm not
'Cause I'm rude
And I feel old
And I've forgotten what I've been told
And replaced it with a lie
That's shinier than gold
And I've lived a life a regret
Because fear has a hold
So, go
Get away
I don't need you anymore
I want to be alone
Because I forgot what it's like to have a home
Surely I'd be there if I stayed?
But I stunted all my roots
Because I'm a fool and I'm afraid