Dying Proof

You need more heat
This is a recurring theme
You die in flames in my dreams

"I need to get more sleep"
This is what you always say
Lying in a junkie's way

Finding you turning blue
It's easy to discern the truth
I can see what not to do
One look at you the dying proof

Pick up your cigarette
Forget what I said
It's so hard to care what you do

You say "look at me
Respectfully." I can't

Finding you turning blue
It's easy to discern the truth
I can see what not to do
One look at you the dying proof

If life is a performance
And I am not an actor
Am I supposed to lie down and die?