I've got a house in the back of my head
But I can't find a permanent residence
Cause the market's down and the area's not so good these days

I've got a watch, but I don't have time
I've got a road and it leads to decadence
But a dead-end sign waits down the line
I leave my footprints for the evidence

So take my life, I'll hand it to you
And you can try on my clothes, but you can't fill these shoes
On a silver platter your wish came true
See your heart of gold turn platinum
You can take my life, but you can't take it with you

More long days and fleeting nights
So tell 'em wake me under flashing lights
Cause I'm a brand name bought and sold

They to face the fame is a cryin' shame
Cause to face the crowd is to play their game
And I can play a little too rough now and again (every now and again)
You drank the poison, and I let you in

So take my life, I'll hand it to you
And you can try on my clothes, but you can't fill these shoes
On a silver platter your wish came true
See your heart of gold turn platinum
You can take my life, but you can't take it with you

You drank the poison and I, I let you in
Would you trade that heart of gold for a minute in my skin?
You drank the poison and I, I let you in
Would you trade that heart of gold for a minute in my skin?

So take my life, I'll hand it to you
And you can try on my clothes, but you can't fill these shoes
On a silver platter your wish came true
See your heart of gold turn platinum
You can take my life, but you can't take it with you