The Taste of Ink
The Used Lyrics

Is it worth the can you even hear me
Wondering if the person listening to him values his thoughts and opinions

Standing with your spotlight on me
Feeling like all eyes are on him and under constant scrutiny

Not enough to feed the hungry
Lacking the necessary substance to satisfy his emotional appetite

I'm tired and I felt it for awhile now
Fatigued from the struggle he's been enduring for some time

In this sea of lonely
Feeling overwhelmed and isolated in a vast ocean of loneliness

The taste of ink is getting old
Tired of the same old cycle of problems and negative experiences

It's four o' clock in the fucking morning
Expressing a sense of exhaustion and frustration with the current situation

Each day gets more and more like the last day
Feeling trapped in a monotonous routine that offers no hope of change

Still I can see it coming
Anticipating and bracing for another disappointment or setback

While I'm standing in the river drowning
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless, like he's drowning in a river of despair

This could be my chance to break out
Seeing a glimmer of hope and a potential opportunity for escape from his current predicament

This could be my chance to say goodbye
Contemplating leaving behind his problems and starting fresh

At last it's finally over
Feeling relieved and almost at peace, knowing that the end is near

Couldn't take this town much longer
Feeling stifled and suffocated in a place that offers him no fulfillment or happiness

Being half dead wasn't what I planned to be
Regretting the choices that led him to his current state and feeling unfulfilled

Now I'm ready to be free
Feeling hopeful and ready to leave his past behind and start anew

So here I am it's in my hands
Having taken control of his life and feeling empowered and in charge

And I'll savor every moment of this
Feeling grateful for his newfound freedom and vowing to appreciate every moment of it

Won't you think I'm pretty
Looking for validation and acceptance from the person he's addressing

When I'm standing top the bright lit city
Imagining himself in a position of power and influence, basking in the spotlight

And I'll take your hand and pick you up
Offering comfort and support to the person he's addressing

And keep you there so you can see it
Inviting the person to experience and appreciate life's joys with him

As long as you're alive and care
Promising to always be there for the person as long as they're willing to try and care

I promise I will take you there
Committing to helping and guiding the person to a better and happier life

We'll drink and dance the night away
Savoring and enjoying life's pleasures and experiences with the person he's addressing

Savor every moment of this
Reiterating the importance of enjoying every moment of life and its experiences