(B. Simpson/D. Lee)



No one thought that I'd jump off that rocky ledge

So I did, and I broke my leg

And I let Jim Beam tell me I could take some guy

Twice my size, but old Jim lied

I can't pretend that I aint been my life's own wrecking crew

And I'm surprised that I've survived all I put myself through



Before I knew better

Before I woke up

I did a whole lotta crazy foolish things I'm not proud of

It was just like me to risk it all

Even when the pain outweighed the pleasure

Before I knew better



You were the first to ever make me wanna change

My reckless ways and I almost did

But somehow I lost track and wound up giving in

To the late night life and the good time friends

You swore to me one day you'd leave and all I had to say

Was there's the door what you waiting for 

And who needs you anyway



Before I knew better

Before I woke up

I said a whole lotta crazy foolish things I'm not proud of

It was just like me to risk it all

Even when the pain outweighed the pleasure

Before I knew better



Girl I pray somehow, someway we can turn this thing around

I thought your love was something I could live without

Before I knew



Before I knew better

Before I woke up

I said a whole lotta crazy foolish things I'm not proud of

It was just like me to risk it all

Even when the pain outweighed the pleasure

Before I knew better

Before I knew better

Before I knew better

Before I knew better