I quit trying to keep this boat afloat
I quit trying to cover up this sinkhole
If we sink, I guess I'll just accept it
'Cause I quit.
I quit putting out the fires on the bridge
I quit treating my time like a sales pitch
I'm done dragging myself through the grit
'Cause I quit.
I'm starving while you're carving a bigger slice
It's not the way of give-and-take to go and take twice
You'll go find another host for your parasite
'Cause I quit.
Can't say I didn't try
To keep it all alive
I can't hold the door much longer
I can't hold the door much longer.
credits
from The Castle,
released May 2, 2019
Written, performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Sam Gleason
Co-engineered by Jordan Withers
James Negron on saxophone
Josh Thorsey on lead guitar
Paul Bonolo on drums
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