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Heroin Problem

from Eleven For The Road by Benjamin Shepherd

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What do we do about the heroin problem?
What do we do, what do we do?
What do you do when your friend won't listen
And it's taking it's toll on you?
Do you take him out back and slap him around
Or bottle it up and not say peep?
Or tell yourself it could be worse
And then one day the slope's too steep
For him to turn around again?

What do we do about these pale wasters
Hanging around the living room?
Your girl's hurt by it cuz her friend just died
Of all the pain pills he consumed
And you know she's right but you can't accept
Not being the one that lets things slide
And you set such a precedent
With all the other things you tried

You wait for him to get back home
You pace and chew your fingernails
A belt lies there cinched extra tight
Like a snake that ate most of its tail
And you're worked up and you're pissed off
Because he's acting selfishly
But when that door opens
You have to muster some new bravery
Can't look at him straight ahead
Cuz tears are filling up your eyes
And you say, "Listen man, I know
This probably comes a surprise,
But if you keep this bullshit up
I can't live with you anymore
Cuz you are way too smart to not see
Twenty two and many more"

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from Eleven For The Road, released July 3, 2014

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Benjamin Shepherd Richmond, Virginia

Southern antifolk with a lyrical focus.

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