Always fast asleep in the middle of the day 
 They talk soft at my bedside, now, either way 
 Fill out the paperwork 
 it’s just another little form 
 Each policy has its benefits 
 but some claims aren’t covered anymore 
    I’ll pay the blood test money   
 Heavy premium I had to quit my job 
 Don’t want to sponge off the government 
 but I’m coughing blood 
 I met the specialist who will decide my fate 
 She smiled down at my X-ray 
 said I’m an ideal candidate 
 But you got to understand 
 It’s not part of the plan 
 It’s good news but you’re not out of the woods 
 You got to wait your turn boy 
 Be careful what you earn 
 And we’ll call you back   
 Just try and stay strong honey   
 Always wide awake in the middle of the night 
 Follow my friends through the telephone 
 but it isn’t life 
 Feeling incomplete, I got the crossword done 
 I’ll be prepared when they cut me up 
 but I can’t imagine hell or heaven   
 But I finally understand 
 It’s all out of my hands 
 I lived way longer than they said I would 
 So now I’m taking all your love 
 Like an experimental drug 
 Come by sometime a laugh would do me good 
 We got to let it go boys 
 You know we’re all on hold 
 ‘Til they call you back