[Verse 1]
Well time keeps knocking me on my back
I don't know how much I have left
But is this year over yet?
Feels more and more like I'm trapped
My heart keeps beating like a drum
Won't quit until my body's done
What a harbor I've become
I never know what's enough

[Pre-Chorus]
Or where to start
You don't have to tell me

[Chorus]
Don't hold your breath for me
I'll be back before the morning comes
You don't have to worry
We don't quit til the bottle's done
Don't burn a light for me
I won't leave until paying up
And if the dawn's early
I'll have to kill the rising sun

[Verse 2]
Life is a race against the light
I'll tighten two grips on the night
Don't try to tell me I'm alright
When I still groan with appetite
[Pre-Chorus]
And don't know where to start
You don't have to tell me

[Chorus]
Don't hold your breath for me
I'll be back before the morning comes
You don't have to worry
We don't quit til the bottle's done
Don't burn a light for me
I won't leave until paying up
And if the dawn's early
I'll have to kill the rising sun

[Bridge]
In spite of all your love
You fear what I become
If this is killing me you can't be the one to tell me
The shadow on your mind is growing all the time
If this is killing me you can't be the one to tell me
I just want you to know
I finally can let this go

[Chorus]
Don't hold your breath for me
I'll be back before the morning comes
You don't have to worry
We don't quit til the bottle's done
Don't burn a light for me
I won't leave until paying up
And if the dawn's early
I'll have to kill the rising sun
[Outro]
I'll have to kill the rising sun
I'll have to kill the rising sun