"Everything But Me" lyrics

The beach is too hot and the mountains too cold
And I'm gettin' too damn old to be runnin'
Like I use to be

The plane's too high and the car's too slow
To get me where I need to go
And all I'm after is her memory

I bought a house with a big backyard
Fancy clothes and a brand-new car
But when she left, she took everything she pleased
Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me

What I need is some inspiration
A fifth of booze and a destination
Something to put my mind at ease

If I wasn't off my medication
I wouldn't be here in desperation
But I'm down here beggin' on my knees

I bought a house with a big backyard
Fancy clothes and a brand-new car
But when she left, she took everything she pleased
Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me

This next part goes out to her new man

You can give her the stars and hang her the moon
But the sun's what makes the flowers bloom
You reap what you sow, and you sow what you reap
I know you can't trust her, so you can't sleep
But don't get nice, she'll kick you out
That's the way love goes, no doubt
'Cause I done tried everything
(Hell, I even)

Bought a house with a big backyard
Fancy clothes and a brand-new car
But when she left, she took everything she pleased
Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me
Oh, let me tell you, she wanted everything but me