[Verse 1]
Man at the crossroads with a voice of anticipation
He's playing Elmore James and reciting Lamentations
I am one
I am two
To whom
The stroke was due

[Chorus]
Up here in this tower for 48 hours
Without food or drink or water
Maybe I oughta
Maybe I oughta

[Verse 2]
Try to remind yourself
Tell yourself it doesn't really matter
Why are my lips so blue?
My pulse ever getting shallow
Didn't hurt?
Whatever do you mean?
Didn't feel
A thing

[Chorus]
Up here in this tower for 48 hours
Without food or drink or water
Maybe I oughta
Maybe I oughta
[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 3]
I know I can hear it, if the truth be told
Step right up and pop the trip-wire soul
My bolt action
My dissatisfaction

[Chorus]
Oh, up here in this tower for 48 hours
Without food or drink or water
Maybe I oughta
Maybe I oughta
Maybe, maybe I oughta
Oh, maybe I oughta

[Harmonica Solo]