Shake Hands with Death

from Cash is King by Devil to Pay

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don't need no introduction
pleasantries aren't my game
well i'll knock 'em down as you set em up
from the cradle to the grave
i could use a bit 'o sugar
i could use a bit 'o spice
but there ain't no way to sweeten it up
life sure has it's price
so i say...

there's no reason to argue
it's not your time i'm sure
but no matter how hard science tries
they will never find a cure
well i wish that i could pardon
i wish that i could lie
but thanks to the great equalizer
everyone must die
so i say...

"ready to go?"
"ready to die?"

your last day little baby
say goodbye
the same that pumps your heart
the same that gives life
oh but you wanted to know
one more chance?
but when your time comes
it's your last dance

rollin'
till the hour comes
rollin'
until you succumb

stop your cryin baby
i've seen it all before
you'd say just anything
to have a few more
this was written in stone
and i'm your friend
so take some solace then
because it all ends

rollin'
till the hour comes
rollin'
until you succumb

i know it all seems pointless
and for all it's worth you're right
but keep in mind the adage
without the dark there is no light
you don't know just what you're missin'
you don't know where freedom lies
meet me at the edge of time and space
and i'll cut these earthly ties
so i say...

"ready to go?"
"ready to die?"

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from Cash is King, released March 14, 2006

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Est. 2002. Indianapolis, IN.

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