Snatched Defeat 歌词

Checked out of the greybar hotel Glad to finally be free. While i was looking for life, Trouble was looking for me. We started up a gang war We played those clubs downtown Captain jolly, milky And junkie the laughing clown. We snatched defeat from the jaws of victory With holes in our arms for the whole wide world to see And the scandals would never end As the candle was burning at both ends. One night up in east lansing We stole all the clubs receipts. I was still on parole To finish my bit on the streets. The last thing i needed Was a petty thieving case. My whole life flashed before my eyes As i tried to flee that place. We snatched defeat from the jaws of victory Right up on the stage for the whole wide world to see. Captured by a camera lens The candle burned at both ends. Had the pieces all in place It sure looked good on paper Tried to stretch a myth From another dope fiend caper He finally made the big time The voice and mtv Living fast and dying young Such a minor melody.