If It Don’t Bleed James McMurtry
"If It Don’t Bleed" by James McMurtry is a #Rock song from 2021 that explores themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the human experience. The lyrics emphasize the importance of emotional depth and connection, suggesting that true strength comes from facing pain. Musically, it features storytelling elements typical of Americana, showcasing McMurtry's poignant songwriting. The song resonates with listeners for its raw honesty and reflection on life's struggles.
[Verse 1]
Looking back down the road from a little ways out
I never had a fear and I never had a doubt
If I'd had a lick of sense I'd have figured that out pretty fast
But I wasn't any smarter than the average kid
Somebody might have noticed but I never did
I never saw the future fading right into the past
[Verse 2]
Talkin' to the wallpaper, wandering the halls
I burned a lot of bridges and I dropped a lot of balls
It's a wonder I can ever go back to any place I've been
But I wouldn't get down on my knees on a bet
I'm near enough to Jеsus as I ever wanna get
Seeking salvation isn't part of my gеneral plan
[Chorus]
Save your prayers for yourself
I raise my glass to your health
I don't mind if you don't look like me
I can share my bread and wine
I come from another time
And it don't matter all that much if it don't bleed
If it don't bleed
[Verse 3]
Now it's all I can do just to get out of bed
There's more in the mirror than there is up ahead
I smile and I nod like I heard what you said every time
So run another rack, pour another shot
You don't get it back so give it all you got
While you still got a more or less functional body and mind
Looking back down the road from a little ways out
I never had a fear and I never had a doubt
If I'd had a lick of sense I'd have figured that out pretty fast
But I wasn't any smarter than the average kid
Somebody might have noticed but I never did
I never saw the future fading right into the past
[Verse 2]
Talkin' to the wallpaper, wandering the halls
I burned a lot of bridges and I dropped a lot of balls
It's a wonder I can ever go back to any place I've been
But I wouldn't get down on my knees on a bet
I'm near enough to Jеsus as I ever wanna get
Seeking salvation isn't part of my gеneral plan
[Chorus]
Save your prayers for yourself
I raise my glass to your health
I don't mind if you don't look like me
I can share my bread and wine
I come from another time
And it don't matter all that much if it don't bleed
If it don't bleed
[Verse 3]
Now it's all I can do just to get out of bed
There's more in the mirror than there is up ahead
I smile and I nod like I heard what you said every time
So run another rack, pour another shot
You don't get it back so give it all you got
While you still got a more or less functional body and mind
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