Mind Of A Junkie

Lyrics: Anders Osborne
Music: Anders Osborne

Sung by Greg Loiacono with Phil Lesh as part of an all-star jam in the Terrapin Crossroads bar on 9 Mar 2106

I'm nervous, I'm sweaty, I hate to make a mess
Bunch of opinions, I'm always on the fence
Pissed off and sad at the same time
Please somebody, save me from my crazy mind

Yeah, I try to read the big book but I can't see the words
Every time I meditate the whole thing's a blur
Panic attack, short of breath
I try to get things done when my body needs to rest

I've been living in the mind of a junkie
Thinking my junkie thoughts
Putting out my selfish aspirations
Yeah, not letting God into my heart

I don't pick up the phone and I can't sleep
I ain't got no appetite but I still overeat
I want peace and quiet but I keep running my mouth
My soul is like a hurricane but I'm still filled with self-doubts

Yeah, I hate the way I look and my ego's always bruised
I isolate myself and I get some more tattoos
Always running late so I can't make any plans
I'm preaching 'bout stuff that I don't understand

I been living in the mind of a junkie
Thinking my junkie thoughts
I putting out my selfish aspirations
Oh, not letting God into my heart
Yeah, not letting God into my heart, yeah