I hear people talking about the line that I am walking How it won't lead to the palace of the wise They’re the ones that say they love you, But try and stay above you They'll twist your arm and make you tell them a lies But to me it’s a game of blackjack Go on and take a step back Hold your breath and let that money ride Cause the dealer he's got twenty And you'll bust if you take any So it never was for you to decide
Chorus: Just put your chips out on the table Beat ‘em when when you’re able to And if you hit rock bottom, Smoke ’em if you got 'em At least you’ll know you played a hand And you can stand up to the man
I don't see the reason For the politics and treason We're riding the same rail that will take us home And the world is just a boxcar Preachers next to rock stars That'll take you anywhere you need to roam Ask about the gambling Interrupt their rambling Make your way to the back of the train Cast your bread out on the water You good sons and daughters You don't need a reason to explain