I shot that man you know
I shot that man you know
It's about that time you know
We're gonna call things for what they are

It's all about who you know
Give me a penny for my time
You can have my soul
Don't give a damn about what you said
Give me a dollar for my troubles
You can have my neck
I think I met him once back then
To tell the truth I wasn't really all that impressed
I took a chance to extend my hand
All my rings were on his fingers when he gave it back

It's all about the spectacle
You tell the truth and you can bet man that some heads will roll

I sold my soul for gold
I sold my soul for gold
I sold my soul for gold

Tell me is that what you wanted to be?

Well don't you come around here
and talk about the children,
while you bury us all.

Well you can squeeze until it bleeds
I'm not taking what I want
I'm taking what I need
And what I need is a miracle
I need a splint so I can mend my broken bones
Hunger become my enemy
and all my words only serve to make a fool of me
They're hungry but they belly full
They're hungry but they bellys full

It's all about the smoke and mirrors
You dig your head into the dirt until it disappears

I sold my soul for gold
I sold my soul for gold
I sold my soul for gold

Tell me is that what you wanted to be?
Tell me is that what you wanted from me?

Oh lift me up from being estranged
Wipe this mark from my name
Time is up I feel the same
No use in having to have someone to blame