I Am David

Duration

4:44

Genres

Rock

Lyrics

I Am David I turned over a new leaf today In some fool-hearty attempt at making a change I turned 24 years old today But I swear 17 felt the same I am standing in a prison made Of debt, and no momentum to propel me ahead I kneel at altars like a lying sage That seeks his advice from dead friends Chorus: I am David Life's Goliath Sling-shot one rock into the head of the giant Sip on hatred Rage and riot Crash and burn into a pyre of defiance I am wearing thin the leather soles Of the only pair of dress shoes I've come to own A Windsor knot, a couple tie-tack holes A plastic smile, and a worry stone I am bound for now to fold my hands And let a smile be the only time I show my teeth Gone are my days as a freer man In the way of word, thought, and deed I am sick of starving all the time While charlatans are feasting with their elbows to kings I'd kill for water, die for bread and wine Undeserving of the finer things But I’ve decided I’ll go toe-to-toe With monsters towering so high they hide the sun from my face I’ll end up either a hero or ghost Either way you’ll remember my name