There's evil 'round the corner
And joy around the bend
The devil's on my trail
He's been chasing me like hell
And I don't think he's out to let me win
So I keep my eyes wide open
Wear my heart on my sleeve
Cause where I'm from an honest name
Means more to folks than diamond rings
Or anything that gold and silver brings

Cause the love of a woman and respect of my old man
Is about the only two things that I need
And if folks just keep listening to these songs that I've written
I reckon I can do it all for free
I don't need your money
I don't want your name
And I don't really care who you know
I'll be in Oklahoma
Just fighting fear and loathing
Living where the lonely people go

My hands are getting restless
My friends are getting high
They're headed to the show
With their lighters all aglow
Just hoping that we make it out alive
And I may never make it
I may die a poor man
But I'll be singing my own songs
If the good lord thinks that's wrong
He can kill me where I stand

Cause the love of a woman and respect of my old man
Is about the only two things that I need
And if folks just keep listening to these songs that I've written
I reckon I can do it all for free
I don't need your money
I don't want your name
And I don't really care who you know
I'll be in Oklahoma
Just fighting fear and loathing
Living where the lonely people go

Fear and Loathing

J.R. Carroll