As I get closer, my dreams get farther

I climb that ladder, but you kick it over

Thirsty for water, you give me vinegar

When I drink your medicine, it just makes me sicker



I dug a hole so deep

I'm gonna drown in my mistakes

Can't even sell my soul

'Cause it ain't worth shit to take



I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)

And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower)

The hounds of hell are getting closer (closer and closer)

I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)



Follow the rainbow, my lucky omen

There ain't no pot of gold, just copper tokens

I found the key to life, the lock was broken

All my accomplishments, are best left unspoken



I dug a hole so deep

I'm gonna drown in my mistakes

Can't even sell my soul

'Cause it ain't worth shit to take



I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)

And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower)

The hounds of hell are getting closer (closer and closer)

I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)



My horror story is nearly over

I said I'm sorry, but I was sober

I beg for mercy from my infernal friend

The one that drops the nails into my coffin



I got the devil on my shoulder

I got the devil on my shoulder



I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)

And I just can't sink any lower (lower and lower)

They come to take me, take me over (closer and closer)

I got the devil on my shoulder (over and over)