Bad Days Make For Good Songs

Can't write a stanza where the story's over
Might need the vibe to hit with something bolder
The bad dogs
The sad songs
The spice of life
These ups and downs will keep my body floating
Against the current inspiration's flowing
So hold on
If you're strong
And strapped in for the ride

Might need that low to hit a new high
Give me that rush to stay in my stride
The long nights
Give me something to write
'Cause I don't write happy endings, baby
Can't stop the game I'm all the way in
Stuck chasing cars just to feel the wind
They're hard times
Living on the red line
But the bad days make for good songs, don't they?

Bad dreams
Sad scenes
They'll keep you rolling your eyes
Keep 'em fixed
We exist
To find a way to survive
And I feel alive

It stings
So good
When you fail and regret
Miles through
The woods
But you're not out of them yet
Storms are brewing ahead
Don't give up, get wet
Don't give up, get wet!

Might need that low to hit a new high
Give me that rush to stay in my stride
The long nights
Give me something to write
'Cause I don't write happy endings, baby
Can't stop the game I'm all the way in
Stuck chasing cars just to feel the wind
They're hard times
Living on the red line
But the bad days make for good songs, don't they?

No, to win, you don't need the crown
Just keep going, and never back down
Oh the will of the muse
Inspires and pursues
And it tends to like it loud

Don't cry for me
I keep the tragedy
'Cause pressure makes the diamonds
And I don't accept defeat
I'll take the suburban streets
With the pleasure of defiance
Like I'm playing this for keeps

If we don't struggle then what's the purpose
And you could argue we don't deserve this
But we grow weak in times
Where everything is fine
So I'll keep on singing

Might need that low to hit a new high
Give me that rush to stay in my stride
The long nights
Give me something to write
'Cause I don't write happy endings, baby
Can't stop the game I'm all the way in
Stuck chasing cars just to feel the wind
They're hard times
Living on the red line
But the bad days make for good songs, don't they?