I tore myself up inside
And I ripped everything out
It was a storm that went by
It had the sound of the winter wind
It had the sound of the frozen lake
I tore myself up inside
(Only the walls were left.)

I tore myself up
(I'm a big success.)
I could not feel
(I do a good job.)
I could not feel
(I tear myself up inside.)
Dumb luck
(Some excuse!)
It works out that way
I heard the voice of reason
" Don't upset yourself. "
" Don't upset yourself. "
" Don't upset yourself. "

I heard the voice of reason
I didn't listen
(Yeah, I know it all.)
I heard the voice of reason
Way far away

I tore myself up inside
And I ripped everything out
Only the walls were left
Then I looked around for something else to tear out
I reached deep!