The Ghost Inside
She sold her love to a modern man'Cause solid currency's the hardest to lendAll of that money helps you cover your eyesDon't let the lady finger blow in your hand
Did it allFor that dollarShe's a star tonightWithout warningShe gave upThe ghost inside
Just like a whiskey bottle drained on the floorShe got no future, just a love to endureThis good samaritan is shaking her hide'Too late to leave him now the song's in her car
Did it allFor that dollarShe's a star tonightWithout warningShe gave upThe ghost inside
You call it chivalryNever pull a punch for freeYou ever wonder why you had to move onThis phony honor codeThat puts you on your throneA double standardYou invoke when you want
For that dollarShe's a star tonightWithout warningShe gave upThe ghost inside
Was it all for show?Don't turn into one of themTurning another pageTrust me darlin'I'm carving 'em up through the dust in your townCrawling over rubble just to sound me outThough I tend to wonder why...