[Verse 1]
And hate runs through my blood
Well, my tongue was in love
But my heart was left above
I've gotta be leaving now
I thought I'd never be shut down
But, girl, I'm black and blue
So beaten down and blue
Well, I'm beaten down and blue

[Chorus]
Don't break away
I waste away

[Verse 2]
And lay me out across the grey
Hours I should have kept at bay
I had no chance to get away
I can't escape my own escape
Even more when it's sweet to the taste
Red stairs lead sensе astray
I look up and seek through faith
Oh, but, girl, just lean over and say
Well, lay mе down
Well, I pull me out
Well, take my crown
See, he's submerged in doubt
[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Wait, I'll make my last request
I see this could be the best
But, blue, I need to rest
Well, I've been broken down
So much has lost it now
I just stop to say
Well, girl, don't you worry 'bout a thing

[Outro]
Baby, well, don't you worry anymore, ah
Well, my baby
Well, my God
Now you're lying on the floor