Ashes to ashes (country version)

[Verse] The evening sun sets behind the pine, I'm left here feeling barely fine, With nicotine stains on my fingertips, And whiskey burning on my lips. [Verse 2] The porch swing creaks to an empty tune, Friday nights pass way too soon, Stars blink out in the midnight sky, While I just sit here wondering why. [Chorus] Whiskey in my hand, miles of broken dreams, Nicotine tries to cover up my screams, Depression, like a shadow, follows me around, Another night in this old lonesome town. [Verse 3] The radio plays that old sad song, A lonesome melody that plays too long, Each verse feels like an old wound torn, Another night I wish I'd never been born. [Verse 4] Neighbors wave as they drive by slow, Eyes full of pity, but they don't know, That half a pack and a bottle's end, Are my only comfort, my last two friends. [Chorus] Whiskey in my hand, miles of broken dreams, Nicotine tries to cover up my screams, Depression, like a shadow, follows me around, Another night in this old lonesome town.

[Verse] There's an old oak bar where I sit alone, Nursing a heart that's turned to stone, The jukebox plays our favorite tunes, But all it brings are endless blues. [Verse 2] I pour another shot to numb the pain, This whiskey's all that's keepin' me sane, Memories of you drift through the haze, Like shadows lost in a cloudy maze. [Chorus] Whiskey tears fall in the night, Drowning sorrow, a bitter fight, In this glass, I see your face, But it's the only comfort in this lonely place. [Verse 3] Your photograph still lies by my bed, Full of broken dreams and words unsaid, The more I drink, the more I find, You're always haunting my troubled mind. [Chorus] Whiskey tears fall in the night, Drowning sorrow, a bitter fight, In this glass, I see your face, But it's the only comfort in this lonely place. [Verse 4] The sun will rise and I'll still be here, With nothing left but this empty cheer, Heartbreak and whiskey, hand in hand, Lost in a love I can't understand.

[Verse] Down at the card shop every Friday night, The duelists gather 'neath the fluorescent light, Stack of cards in hand, they're ready to fight, But oh the smell, something ain't right. [Verse 2] Across the table, they lay down their decks, Stars and dragons, hoping for respect, But when you get close for that intense next check, The odor hits you like a train wreck. [Chorus] Yu-Gotta Air Out, this place is a funk, Before you come 'round, take a pause and dunk, Soap and water ain't that hard to find, Yu-Gotta Air Out to keep peace of mind. [Verse 3] Down in the basement where the battles are strong, You can smell the stench from blocks along, Trading cards and words, there's nothing wrong, But it takes more than wins to keep 'em strong. [Bridge] Candles and sprays fill the summer air, But their force ain't enough to play fair, So boys and girls, take some daily care, Yu-Gotta Air Out and show you’re aware. [Chorus] Yu-Gotta Air Out, this place is a funk, Before you come 'round, take a pause and dunk, Soap and water ain't that hard to find, Yu-Gotta Air Out to keep peace of mind.

[Verse] Steve's got a twitch, his fingers are quick, TV's glowing by the wall. His patience thin, he tightens his grin, Another level, he might fall. [Chorus] Oh, Steve's got the game rage blues, Controller flying 'cross the room. Screaming loud at every lose, His blood pressure’s set to boom. [Verse] Thumbs ache with every match, Enemies he tries to slay. Eyes glued to the flashing batch, But the wins just fade away. [Chorus] Oh, Steve's got the game rage blues, Controller flying 'cross the room. Screaming loud at every lose, His blood pressure’s set to boom. [Verse] His screen flickers red, then dark, Another life, another start. Shouts echo through the trailer park, This game tears his heart apart. [Bridge] Neighbors laugh, say, "He’ll be back, Just can't leave that game alone." But between each bitter smack, He just groans and moans and moans.

[Verse] Ain't it strange how the leaves will fall, Under a maple shade, standing tall, They promise gold but give us gray, Under their rule, we’ve lost our way. [Verse 2] Their speeches sweet, like the syrup flows, But out here we feel the winter's blows, Policies written in city lights, While rural hearts lose sleep at nights. [Chorus] Oh Canada, where did we go wrong? A land so rich, yet the road's so long, Voices unheard beyond the town, Under the weight of a broken crown. [Verse 3] Our farmland cries, and the rivers flood, Sons and daughters covered in mud, Quarterly dreams in tightened hands, With each maple falling, who understands? [Bridge] Promises that melt like snow, In our rural hearts, the fire's grown cold, They talk of change, but nothing’s new, Lost in the colors of red and blue. [Chorus] Oh Canada, where did we go wrong? A land so rich, yet the road's so long, Voices unheard beyond the town, Under the weight of a broken crown.

[Verse] In the land where the maple leaves fall, Where the winters are bitter and cold, From the Rockies to the Great Lakes' tall, A tale of a nation once bold. [Verse 2] They say the cities are shadows now, Empty and echoing clear, Prairies whisper of broken vows, A land once held so dear. [Chorus] Oh, Canada, what went wrong? In the silence, I hear your song, A lament for the days so strong, When the north stood together, lifelong. [Verse 3] The Yukon rivers run lonely, As empty towns crumble and fade, Where once we were brothers only, Now divided by choices we've made. [Verse 4] From coast to coastline, tears fall, Eyes dimmed by the promise now lost, Through the night, I can hear the call, Of a future now shrouded in frost. [Chorus] Oh, Canada, what went wrong? In the silence, I hear your song, A lament for the days so strong, When the north stood together, lifelong.

[Verse] In a suit and tie, straight from TV, Played a president, now it's reality. From comedy scenes to a nation's call, Volodymyr's trying, but he's sure to fall. [Chorus] He danced through politics like a sitcom star, Thought running a country wasn't all that hard. With a punchline here and a one-liner there, Turns out leading a nation ain't no funny affair. [Verse] He thought politics would be a breeze, Like waltzin' through a sketch on his old TV. But now he's finding, much to his surprise, You can't fix everything with jokes and lies. [Chorus] He danced through politics like a sitcom star, Thought running a country wasn't all that hard. With a punchline here and a one-liner there, Turns out leading a nation ain't no funny affair. [Bridge] Now he’s in the hot seat, feeling the heat, Real life's a bit tougher than a comedy beat. He tries to stay cool, keeps cracking a joke, But this ain't no script, and the country's broke. [Verse] Now he's facing problems, oh what a twist, Wish he could solve 'em with a comic's fist. From studio lights to a senate hall’s glare, Volodymyr's learning, life's seldom fair.

[Verse] Out on the streets where the neon lights gleam, Paige runs the show, she's living the dream, In her high heeled boots and her leopard print coat, She's got the power, she knows the ropes. [Verse] She came from a place where the cotton fields grow, Left behind the farm for the city glow, With a heart full of fire and a mind full of schemes, Paige turned her hustles into golden dreams. [Chorus] Paige, the queen of the night, Holding her ground in the morning light, She’s got her girls and she treats 'em right, Paige, the queen of the night. [Verse] In the back alleys where shadows dance, Paige found her rhythm, took her chance, With a smile that hides a thousand tales, She built an empire, no sign of frail. [Verse] Every night she rides with pride, While others tremble, Paige won't hide, She’s got a backbone made of steel, And a heart that knows how to heal. [Chorus] Paige, the queen of the night, Holding her ground in the morning light, She’s got her girls and she treats 'em right, Paige, the queen of the night.

[Verse] In a town where the neon lights shine, There's a man who walks a different line, With a feathered hat and a knowing grin, Pimp named Paige, where the trouble begins. [Verse 2] Folks whisper tales 'bout his devilish charms, Girls by his side, clutching on his arm, In the backstreets and the alleyways, Business booms for that Pimp named Paige. [Chorus] He knows the side of life that's rough, Makin' diamond dreams from dust and mud, Paige spins a web of lies and rage, That’s the legend of Pimp named Paige. [Verse 3] He's got a gold tooth that catches your eye, A velvet voice that could make you cry, Deals in shadows, trusts no sage, He's the story of Pimp named Paige. [Chorus] He knows the side of life that's rough, Makin' diamond dreams from dust and mud, Paige spins a web of lies and rage, That’s the legend of Pimp named Paige. [Verse 4] Well, the sheriff tried to bring him down, But Paige just laughed at that old clown, He's a ghost in the night, leaves no trace, Even law can't cage ol' Pimp named Paige.

[Verse] There's a woman down by the old mill stream, Swears by her ducks and lives her dream, Feathers fly and the quacks ring true, In her little world of ducks in view. [Verse 2] She walks the fields at the break of dawn, With a wooden stick and her ducks in a row, Neighbors talk, but she don't mind, In her heart, the ducks are gold she finds. [Chorus] Crazy duck lady, dancing in the rain, With a heart so pure, she feels no pain, Quacking symphony in the cooling shades, Living free in the duck parade. [Verse 3] Her love for ducks is something strong, In this big world, that's where she belongs, Lives her days by the water’s edge, A life devoted to her feathered friends. [Verse 4] Kids all laugh and the grown folks stare, But she don’t care, the love's beyond compare, With every quack and every waddle, She finds joy in the ducky dawdle. [Chorus] Crazy duck lady, dancing in the rain, With a heart so pure, she feels no pain, Quacking symphony in the cooling shades, Living free in the duck parade.

[Verse 1] He came down the escalator, with a promise in his hand, Said, “I’ll make this country greater, gonna take a stand.” From the heart of New York City to the White House lawn, Big Don rolled up his sleeves, and the work got done. [Pre-Chorus] Taxes got lower, jobs came back, Put America first, got us on the right track. He stood tall, didn’t back down, Big Don’s the man who turned it around. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Verse 2] He built up the border, said, “Enough’s enough,” No more illegal crossings, we’re callin’ their bluff. He took on the dictators, didn’t flinch or fear, Told ‘em, “Play by our rules, or you’ll disappear.” [Pre-Chorus] He brought back the jobs, made the economy soar, Put America first, like never before. He fought for the workers, the forgotten, the small, Big Don’s the hero who stood for us all. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Bridge] He’s the voice of the people, the man of the hour, Turned the White House into a fortress of power. With a tweet and a deal, he changed the game, Big Don’s legacy will never be the same. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Outro] So here’s to Big Don, the man who stood tall, He answered the call, and he gave it his all. From the heartland to the cities, we’re singing his song, Big Don’s America, where we all belong!

[Verse 1] He came down the escalator, with a promise in his hand, Said, “I’ll make this country greater, gonna take a stand.” From the heart of New York City to the White House lawn, Big Don rolled up his sleeves, and the work got done. [Pre-Chorus] Taxes got lower, jobs came back, Put America first, got us on the right track. He stood tall, didn’t back down, Big Don’s the man who turned it around. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Verse 2] He built up the border, said, “Enough’s enough,” No more illegal crossings, we’re callin’ their bluff. He took on the dictators, didn’t flinch or fear, Told ‘em, “Play by our rules, or you’ll disappear.” [Pre-Chorus] He brought back the jobs, made the economy soar, Put America first, like never before. He fought for the workers, the forgotten, the small, Big Don’s the hero who stood for us all. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Bridge] He’s the voice of the people, the man of the hour, Turned the White House into a fortress of power. With a tweet and a deal, he changed the game, Big Don’s legacy will never be the same. [Chorus] Big Don saved America, made it great again, Took on the swamp, and he cleaned up the den. Deported the criminals, stood up to the thugs, Punked the world’s leaders with his tough-guy hugs. From the factories to the farms, he brought back the pride, Big Don’s America, we’re riding the tide! [Outro] So here’s to Big Don, the man who stood tall, He answered the call, and he gave it his all. From the heartland to the cities, we’re singing his song, Big Don’s America, where we all belong!