When I'm Down

"When I'm Down"

Quit my job, couldn't take it anymore  (no no no no)

Broke up with my girl, yeah I showed her the door   (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Guess I got burned out, and frustrated somehow 

Now here you are smilin' when all I can do is frown

I don't know why you gotta kick me when I'm down

Now I'm worried all the time, can't get no sleep   (no no no Zs)

All I do is sit around and drink, moan and weep   (wah, wah, wah, wah)

I could use a good friend, but you're all I've got now

There you are smilin' when all I can do is frown

Don't know why you gotta kick me when I'm down

There's no need to be sadistic, pourin' salt in my wounds

It might sound gloomy, but lately it feels like I'm doomed

As I'm telling you my troubles, maybe you can relate

Compared to mine, your life seems so great

Now the money's running out, and the rent's past due   (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I need to buy some food, can't afford no more booze (no no no no)

I try to find work, with bridges burned to the ground

And here you are smilin' when all I can do is frown

Don't know why you gotta kick me when I'm down

Don't know why you gotta rub it in, and make it worse

I'm not superstitious, but lately it feels like I'm cursed 

I feel a little better, just getting it off my chest

At least you helped by listening, but I'm still a little depressed

Now I'm gettin' lonely, but I can't get a date  (no, no, no, no)

The word's gettin' 'round, that I'm a cheapskate   (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Didn't know how good I had it, 'till it was gone anyhow

Now here you are smilin' when all I can do is frown

Don't know why you gotta kick me when I'm down

You're here laughin', while I'm cryin' my eyes out

It ain't right for you to kick me when I'm down