Written by: Doug Scharley
Lyrics © D. R. Scharley Consulting Inc.


Well it's a life you chose
God only knows
You were headed for disaster

Fancy girls and cars
Comped at every bar
You're struttin' like the master

When you'd pick a fight
To end the night
Your answer was a blaster

We were bound to meet
On a darkened street
The countdown's getting faster

(Chorus)
I got you by the throat
Ain't got no hope
The end is getting nearer
Your eyes are shut
You don't know what
It couldn't be much clearer
The beast is here
You're full of fear
So look inside the mirror
Your time has come
What's done is done
Your fall could not be sheerer


With impunity
And opportunity
You were ruthless and were driven

Made a lot of green
Always on the scene
But you would never give in

You crossed the wrong foe
Several years ago
And nothing is forgiven

Had to watch your back
For surprise attack
Or you would not be livin'

(Chorus)
I got you by the throat
Ain't got no hope
The end is getting nearer
Your eyes are shut
You don't know what
It couldn't be much clearer
The beast is here
You're full of fear
So look inside the mirror
Your time has come
What's done is done
Your fall could not be sheerer


On this rainy night
I was outta sight
A shadow in the darkness

The path was clear and bare
A lone tree there
I marveled at the starkness

As you walked alone
To your secret home
Your face it showed a hardness

I was swift and sound
My target found
And then you felt the sharpness

(Chorus)
I got you by the throat
Ain't got no hope
The end is getting nearer
Your eyes are shut
You don't know what
It couldn't be much clearer
The beast is here
You're full of fear
So look inside the mirror
Your time has come
What's done is done
Your fall could not be sheerer

I got you by the throat
Ain't got no hope
The end is getting nearer
Your eyes are shut
You don't know what
It couldn't be much clearer
The beast is here
You're full of fear
So look inside the mirror
Your time has come
What's done is done
Your fall could not be sheerer










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