Slobberbone - Front Porch lyrics

Driven to silence but I'm drowning in sin My mandolin hangs on the wall once again I can't seem to find the right words from within But I won't be looking for long There comes a time when nothing seems clear When you're past out on the front porch with a head full of beer Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear But I won't be thinking for long So many years ago when I was pure I was drunk on direction but afflicted with a cure For all ailments cynical, that's how things were But I didn't stay drunk for too long Notions and knowledge came and sobered me up I sipped from their bottle and I slammed a whole cup That swill seemed to sit well, but I should've thrown it up 'Cause it didn't sit well for too long I was a fool, I was stupid because I was mistaking knowledge for just a good buzz Five years drunk on wine and words and wit Served by cynics and charlatans, they were all full of sh** Empty cans of frustration and cans of regret Line the living room floor that you've often swept Pop another one open and wretch at the stench It's a hard drink to swallow for a thirst you can't quench But there'll, there'll come a time when it all seems clear When your past out on the front porch with your head full of beer Confused and clouded by thoughts of you dear But I won't be clouded for long Now I'm driven to silence and I'm drowning in sin My mandolin hangs on the wall once again I can't seem to find the right words from within But I won't be looking for long I'll stink of drink till I let you in Then I won't be stinking for long No, I won't be stinking for long