All i want is your understanding,   As in the small act of affection.      Why is this my life?   is almost everybodys question      (chorus)   and i've tried every thing but suicide   but its crossed my mind      i prefer peace    wouldn't have to have one wordly possession      but essentialy im an animal   so what do i do with all the aggression      (chorus)   well, ive tried everything but suicide   but its crossed my mind      life is one way street, hey if you can paint it   i'd draw myself going in the right direction      so i go all the way   like i really really know what the truth is   im only guessin      (chorus)   and ive tried everything but suicide   ohhh but its crossed my mind   just a thought      its even dark in the daytime   its not just good, its Great Depression      when i was lost i even found myself   looking in the guns direction      (chorus)   and so ive tried everything but suicide   but yes, its crossed my mind   but im fine