[Verse 1] All I want is your understanding As in the small act of affection "Why is this my life?" Is almost everybody's question [Hook] And I've tried Everything but suicide But it's crossed my mind [Verse 2] I prefer peace Wouldn't have to have one wordly possession But essentially I'm an animal So just what do I do with all the aggression? [Hook] Well I've tried Everything but suicide But it's crossed my mind [Verse 3] Life is a one-way street, and if you could paint it I'd draw myself going in the right direction So I go all the way - like I really really know But the truth is I'm only guessin' [Hook] And I've tried Everything but suicide Oooh but it's crossed my mind Just a thought [Verse 4] It's even dark in the daytime It's not just good - it's Great Depression When I was lost I even found myself Looking in the gun's direction [Hook] And so I've tried Everything but suicide But yes - it's crossed my mind But I'm fine