[Verse 1]
The only laughs I ever wanted
They came on our little drives outside the lines
The only sleep I really cared for
Was the gently by your side

[Chorus]
The only thing I feel is ashes softly blowing
Oh, life is a little bird in the wind at night
A demolition countdown quiet in the mornin'
I dance with a wrecking ball on this lonesome side of times

[Verse 2]
I know I'm not very easy
And I use up all my tries
And the cherry trees out in the garden
Won't even slumber whеn I die

[Chorus]
I turn around and see my youth is gently smoking
Oh, life is a drunkеn bird in neon lights
I clear the way and let it fly until it's broken
I dance with a wrecking ball on this lonesome side of times

[Bridge]
In song, there is a way to have you endlessly around
In love, there is the catch to bless you softly when you fly
As we'll cross out there in the open air, I'll see your very eyes
I know there was a way to nod and gently say goodbye
[Chorus]
The only thing I feel is ashes softly blowing
Oh, life is a messy bird in neon lights
I lay next to someone else now quiet in the mornin'
I am my own wrecking ball on the lonesome side of times