Those Fabulous Lum Bros. - Under the Gun (Playing the Role) Lyrics

Time had run out long ago and you knew it
No time to spend on your dreams
And suddenly here you are facing the mirror
Fingering lines of esteem
Where is that something you needed so badly
Taking its place is a lie
It's a scam some call living and noone's forgiving
And giving no more than goodbye

Under the gun and my thoughts ain't worth stealing
Under the gun and I can't help this feeling
Gone out of control, torn loose from my soul
The hardest thing going is playing the role

I was to meet her at 7 that night
And after that, man, we were gone
But that night was wasted and the victory tasted
No better with no one along
Caught up to her later so much later we started
There was so much to try and get done
But pressed to our limit there wasn't much in it
Our eyes flashing lies on the run

Under the gun and my thoughts ain't worth stealing
Under the gun and I can't help this feeling
Gone out of control, torn loose from my soul
The hardest thing going is playing the role

Gone are the days full of long loving wonder
And I'm gonna get back one day soon, believe me
Hey that reminds me my insurance finds me
About as risky as shooting the moon
Haven't they told you 'bout the latest and greatest
That he's taking one last shot at love
No doubt you've heard how the future's confusing
But you've lost your light up above

Under the gun and my thoughts ain't worth stealing
Under the gun and I can't help this feeling
Gone out of control, torn loose from my soul
The hardest thing going is playing the role