Kid stepped, don't stop, he just looked around Thumbed a ride that day, sold his car, sold his car on the edge of town Never liked that thunderbird anyhow But never had the nerve before to put it all down He knows in his mind, he's living on k**ing time Yes, he knows in his mind, he's living on k**ing time He knows in his mind, he's living on k**ing time, yeah Well, whistled softly 'tween his teeth, spat a curse down at the street Been raining hard again, wheel rolled by splashed his feet Noted the number right off His eyes flickered up but gave no response He knows in his mind, he's living on k**ing time He knows in his mind, he's living on k**ing time, oh Checked the billboards and ads for vacancies Find some work today, wash dishes, changing sheets Loan him an apron or bell boy attire Supply him and he will comply He knows in his mind, he's living on He knows in his mind, he's living on He knows in his mind, he's living on, yeah ...