Well, I could be brave But what would that change? I'd just beg to borrow time Adding minutes to my life To long for something I can't buy And I try to look like I'm fine But there's proof in every face And these rings around my tired eyes Say something's gotta change Ashes, ashes Buried in his mattress Slept in flames And smothered in his blankets Stay with me (stay with me) Bear with me I am a novelty But I'm twice the man I used to be Oh, agony (agony) Bear with me I am a dying breed But I'm twice the man I used to be (Ashes, ashes) Well, I do believe that Our decline is pre-disposed But it keeps me on my toes I can't accept what I can't control And I pray that I can be pure And navigate this place Lady luck, be on my side 'Cause I'm just withering away Ashes, ashes Buried in his mattress Slept in flames And smothered in his blankets Stay with me (stay with me) Bear with me I am a novelty But I'm twice the man I used to be Oh, agony (agony) Bear with me I am a dying breed But I'm twice the man I used to be Hey, it's too late for me I've been talking in my sleep And I've got nothing to say to me Ashes, ashes Buried in his mattress Slept in flames And smothered in his blankets Stay with me (stay with me) Bear with me I am a novelty But I'm twice the man I used to be Oh, agony (agony) Bear with me I am a dying breed But I'm twice the man I used to be