Lay me down, that's my prayer
When the curtain falls, meet me there
Every note and every word
Let it not be me but you that's heard
Don't let me kill the messenger I was born to be
And help me fight the demons that are grabbing at my feet
Walk me to the stage and let my soul be free
Don't let me kill the messenger I was born to be
Whiskey burns, bloodshot eyes
I could tell the truth or sell a lie
Make me strong when temptation comes
By and by, help me shine like the sun
Don't let me kill the messenger I was born to be
And help me fight the demons that are grabbing at my feet
Walk me to the stage and let my soul be free
But don't let me kill the messenger I was born to be
So make this voice inside of me
Louder than the life I lead
