Zombie
Jamie T & Jamie T Lyrics

Love she sees apart from me, possessed behind the eyes
She believes she's found love somewhere else, it's taking over her mind

Apart from frightening, the moaning and biting, seems to be a nice guy
Despite the unsettling behavior, this other guy seems nice in comparison

And I know what she thinks when she looks at me, when she looks with such despair
He understands how she feels and knows she's disappointed

You're not the only one around here who needs a bit of fresh air
He admits they both need a change in their lives

'Cause I'm a sad sack, post teen, could have been a love machine
The singer is feeling down and unfulfilled in love

No dream, concrete, walking like a zombie
He's stuck in his routine, feeling lifeless and robotic

And I'm a coal train, fast lane, caught up in a dirty rain
He's overwhelmed and working hard to make a living, but it's taken its toll

No pain, no gain, working like a zombie
He's pushing himself hard, despite feeling like a zombie at work

Well this old place here, man it's falling apart
His living situation is grim and falling apart

She's on the road as she goes, but she won't get far
His girlfriend is trying to leave, but won't get very far

I'm on a show to parole to the toad in a hole
He's trapped in his life and going nowhere

I've gotta grow some roots, gotta prop up the bar
He's trying to make the best of his situation, but knows he needs to change

I've got bloodshot eyes and there's blood in my teeth
He's been working so hard that he's exhausted and in pain

I've got a ripped up jacket and a friend who's a thief
His life is chaotic and surrounded by people who make bad choices

Well I'm a coughing out my mouth, trying to pull it out
He's sick and struggling to get better

But the fire inside keeps burning, burning out
Despite feeling burned out, he still has some passion and drive left

Oh you're running the situation
His girlfriend is in control of the situation

Don't be afraid to be a friend
He's asking her to be there for him as a friend, despite their relationship issues

'Cause I won't hurt you girl, or leave you unsaid
He assures her that he won't hurt her or leave her

You make me live enough to love again
She gives him hope and makes him feel alive again