Snake Oil

I was sold snake oil from the lady next door
She promised me wisdom, some secrets and more
The gift it shed some sunlight, wasn’t dark anymore
Who knew

Your body’s a temple, mine's more of a morgue
Our scars telling tales of our lives lived abroad
Kick around this dirty town, I feel like a Pogue
Who knew
(Who knew)

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow
(Who knew)

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow

I had a day job, it did not fare well
Looking like an animal slick back with gel
Once I had a dream, but my trousers fell down
Who knew

I was a jester, but she was high-brow
I gathered a circus just to make her smile
I could barely lift a curtain, she held the town
Who knew

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow
(Who knew)

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow

Lately I've been calling, but I don't hear a sound
I left the window open in case you’re around
I reached for the stars, but the whole sky fell down
Who knew

She carried herself with the weight of the world
Donned me some silver, worn diamonds and pearls
We reached for the light but knew darkness too well
Who knew
(Who knew)

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow
(Who knew)

I was built to suffer
She was built for tomorrow