I made an oath
I sewed her ribbon in my chest
I did my time
I was the one who took the risk
You want the muscle but you don’t wanna sweat for it
You want the bone but you won’t play fetch for it
You want the pearl better pull up the diver
You took a ride now pay the driver
I’m not alone
Fragile fingers make a fist
Shake my hand
I’m tired of swinging just to miss
You want the prize but you don’t wanna fight for it
You want the heist but you won’t do time for it
You want the pearl better pull up the diver
You took a ride now pay the driver
You want my life if it’s me who dies for it
You want my heart but it’s me who’s gotta cry for it
You want the pearl better pull up the diver
You took a ride now pay the driver
And if you want the song well
Pay the writer
