Restless Ways Lyrics

I was raised on my insanity and restless inhibition,

Doing things my own way just became a tradition

I was born a natural rebel, an outlaw to my core

And I'll go out wearing black on black like Cash in '64

My mother brought me to the doctor when I was just a boy

He said there isn't a single pill that can bring his heart joy

He's a product of himself, South made him tried and true

And his restless ways will bring him on a stage where he'll be singing the blues

And the night is getting colder and my heart is wearing thin

I don't know how it all started but it's coming to an end

I never followed a straight line it gave me a crooked grin

And all of these scars remind me where I've been

Well I've fought large and I've fought small

I've spent some time fighting over nothing at all

And I've fought with myself, each and every day

And through it all I still found those holy words to pray

They were Father can you forgive me, just for all I've done

I hope through all the sin you recognize me as your son

Please don't strike down the man with the switchblade in his right hand

I'll drop all my brass where I stand, start living a new plan

And the night is getting colder and my heart is wearing thin

I don't know how it all started but it's coming to an end

I never followed a straight line it gave me a crooked grin

And all of these scars remind me where I've been

And that feeling that's inside my chest is never gonna let me rest

I'll follow my heart to never miss a beat

In one hand I hold my truth, with a passion on the loose

Tied with what no none else believes, but that makes me me

And the night is getting colder and my heart is wearing thin

I don't know how it all started but it's coming to an end

I never followed a straight line it gave me a crooked grin

And all of these scars remind me where I've been

When I look into the mirror, it's always the same face

Never knowing where it's going it just drifts from place to place

Wouldn't gamble on my miles I don't know my journeys length

But with every step that leads I'll go and raise the stakes