How long have I been locked away?
I was always running out of reasons to stay
How long have I been climbing out?
Shovel down to the bottom 'fore I find out

How long has this been burning out?
How long?
These ashes need some sweeping out
Oh, no...

I'm finally at the summit see the valley below
And I've still got so much further to go
There's only so much pressure that a man can take
Sleeping while you're wide awake
Yeah, yeah

How long have I been cleaning up?
Until I find there's nothing left to cover up
How long have I been out of love?
You give it all away 'til you're empty, ya got none

How long has this been burning out?
How long?
These ashes need some sweeping out
Oh, no...

I'm finally at the summit, see the valley below
And I've still got so much further to go
And there's only so much pressure that a man can take
You're sleeping while you're wide awake
Yeah, yeah