it's not what you thought
when you first began it
you got what you want
now you can hardly stand it, though
by now, you know
it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
'til you wise up

you're sure there's a cure
and you have finally found it
you think one drink
will shrink you 'til
you're underground and living down
but it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
'til you wise up

prepare a list for what you need
before you sign away the deed
because it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
it's not going to stop
'til you wise up

so just give up