Die With A Smile

I've been burned
I've been blind
I took the punches
And walked the line
Gave my blood, gave my youth
Traded silence for the truth
Saw good hearts fade to stone
Learned to fight this war alone

I've been drunk, I've been numb
Chasing signs that never come
Drowned in noise, broke in style
Still I walked another mile
I don't pray, I don't kneel
But I damn sure know what's real

If I can't find peace
In this messed-up life
Let me fade out slow, into the night
No gun, no gold, no need to fight
Yeah, all I want is to die with a smile

I've worn shame like a second skin
Lost too much to ever win
Crowds around, but I'm not seen
Trapped inside a quiet scream
I'm not broken, just out of place
Still I keep a steady face

If I can't find peace
In this messed-up life
Let me fade out slow
Into the night
No gun, no gold
No need to fight
Yeah, all I want is to die with a smile

Don't need a prayer
Don't need a sign
Just give me peace
When it's my time

Don't dress me up
Don't make it sweet
Lay me down and let me sleep
No heroes here, no final trial
Just one last breath
With a crooked smile

If I can't find peace
In this messed-up life
Let me fade out slow
Into the night
No gun, no gold
No need to fight
Yeah
All I want is to die with a smile
Let me go
Let me go with a smile
Yeah, let me die

Let me die with a smile