The Death Of John Smith Lyrics by Nofx

The Death Of John Smith

Ive got respect from the community

Ive got my bridge game to look forward to

Ive got this chance, a golden opportunity

As long as I keep doing what Im supposed to



You see my wife and kids, they depend on me

To provide them with nothing but the best

I feel its my duty, my obligation

To live up to the standards society suggusts



So Ill keep on working for their benefit

And Ill keep on drinking

Ill keep on believing in my life



Another year of slaving and smiling, buying and trading

Living the life of a wealthy man

But somehow I dont feel so rich inside

But that doesnt make sense

I just had a two week vacation

As soon as I get this operation

Taken care of, Ill start enjoying

The good things in life



So Ill keep on working for the benefits

And Ill keep on drinking

Ill keep believing in my life



When the pity spins your mind,

Darkness fills your heart,

And I wont be around

When youre feeling all alone

Then youll know its time,

To go into the ground

When the pity spins your mind,

Darkness fills your heart,

And I wont be around



Ive got my family, friends, and associates

To stand by me as the threshold comes near

Within their faces I see grave concern

As I ask myself if their thoughts are sincere



After all these years of being complacent

What do I get? tenderness, affection, a true sense of love?

No!just a pain through a body chalk full of regret



Ill keep on believing my life still has value

And Ill keep on laughing

Why cant I stop laughing? I cant stop the laughing.