Playin' the Odds

Just like a cat,
I keep coming back.
I've got nine lives,
I can't keep track.

I've about used 'em all,
the end is in sight.
I'm headin' for a fall,
I won't go with out a fight.

I'm high on life,
I wanna' try it all.
I'm here to live it up,
and I'm answerin' the call.

I'm doin' it while I'm young,
and I'm gettin' it done.
It ain't worth doin',
if you're not havin' fun.

Speed kills?
Well I'm the fastest guy around.
I won't last long,
if I don't slow down.

I know this now,
and I'm payin' the price,
for the pleasures I've had,
I don't think twice.

The good die young,
and I'm on a roll.
Don't try an' hold me back,
'cause I feel it in my soul.

My wick burns fast,
my candle runs low.
This flames about out,
so I'll tell ya' what I know.

Keep on goin',
do what you want.
Ya' gotta take chancs,
it's like playin' the slots.

You can't win 'em all,
some you gotta' lose.
It's all up to you,
it's your fate to choose.

So in the end,
I'll leave you with this.
Live large while you can,
or you'll regret what you missed!!

Take it from me,
I speak from the soul.
But excuse me now,
It's my time to go.

11/2/97
-PJ