The High Price of Inspiration - Guy Clark

The mirror’s stained with dirty looks;

At least it never lies

The muse is calling down the hall

Come on, let’s get high

The high price of inspiration

Always leaves me broken

But I keep coming back for more

Still I take no caution

Inspiration with some wings

Is what I’m looking for

Inspiration with no strings

I’d like that even more

I’ll fly me to a better place

Plan this safe and sound

Don’t you worry, I’ll be back

If I ever become tense

Pretty sure I’ll make it

If I get through today

Or I’ll see tomorrow

There is always hell to pay

I’d like that even more