The Joke & the Gentleman

So pucker up and kiss the ass that you would kill
To kick. because i hate to see you suffer, but
It's the toughest of it that keeps my bones thick.
I wonder what it takes to be a man. i take a look
At my reflection, and then i look at you. i still
Don't understand. suck it up and chill, the beat
Goes on and on, my friend. i know reality is a
Bitch, but buddy, where were you when she needed
You then? do i even have to say? considering
Everything that you said but not once to me. if
We're taking this to war, i sing a song of battle.
I can feel it in my throat, but buddy i'm not
Wasting all my time. until then, we've got a score
To settle. every promise that you broke will be
The words you choke on. if you grow up, i'll watch
My back if you watch where you spit. i'm the king
Of confrontation, but something tells me that
You're just not worth it. so laugh it off or take
Your shot. the cuts can hurt so bad. i'm giving
This the best i got, 'cause this is the best i've
Ever had... if anything should happen there's
Something you don't want to witness. this is
Passion. this is my gut reaction. if anything
Should happen, son, it's on. don't you forget
This. it's over. watch your winter turn colder.
It's over and your december is that much colder.