From the recording Just For Today- A journey in recovery from addiction
Lyrics
Dancing With His Demons
Words and music: Mark Elder
Verse one
There’s a desperation on the wind
And a hunger in his soul
He looks around for some way out
Seems only one way to go
So he takes a drink, then he denies
He’s Dancing With His Demons Tonight
Verse two
He’s turned from everyone’s he loves
Cuz, they don’t understand
Now the whiskey’s all that he’s got left
It’s his only friend
The insanity clouds his sight
Oh, He’s Dancing With His Demons Tonight
Chorus
And that cold wind cuts him like a knife
Yes, He’s Dancing With His Demons Tonight
Verse three
Each day he says ”I ain’t gonna drink”
But it always ends up the same
Even though it’s killing him
Like a moth drawn to a flame
The temptation’s just too much to fight
He’s Dancing With His Demons Tonight
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
The booze always used to set him free
Now he knows it’s a ball and chain
Cuz, the only wayhe can face the day
Is feeling, feeling no pain
Instrumental
Repeat Chorus