Mermaid Kiss Comes and Goes lyrics

You stand at the corner wearing ribbons of black.
Facing the future with a gun at your back.
The girl on the sidewalk's out selling her soul.
She's no longer a dreamer she just comes and goes.

You work in the factory when there's work to be had.
The pay is a pittance but your told to be glad.
The man in the mirror has nothing to show,
For a lifetime of working he just comes and goes.

Down by the Hudson it's darker than sin,
But the girl is still waiting for her ship to come in.

Time takes it toll it's beginning to show,
For a lifetime of hoping she just comes and goes.

God gives you mercy but he don't pay the bills.
Can't take the pain so keep taking the pills.
The man in the subway he rolls with the blows,
For a life time of sorrow he just comes and goes.