The Living

Natalie Merchant

What's it like there outside



With the living with the living



Here I've found a place I can hide



From the living from the living



Because I don't care to stay with the living



Oh the bottle has been to me



My closest friend my worst enemy



For a flavor I walked a fine life



Squandered it all and wasted my time



And I don't stand a chance among the living



For the lovers I've gambled and lost



Count my mistakes whatever the cost



I'll go off, I'll make myself scarce



Oh, come tomorrow



You won't find me here



Because I don't care to stay with the living



I don't think I'll remain with the living



And I don't care to stay with the living



No, I don't care to stay