I’m Not Asking to Be Loved or Forgiven

Well I’m not wiped out by this poolroom life I’m living

I’m gonna quit this job, go to school, or head back home

And I’m not askin’ to be loved or be forgiven

I just can’t face shakin’ in this bedroom

One more night alone

He’s had bigger hits, but none of his other well known songs starts out with such an opening. It starts out like an announcement, then makes you lean in closer as it quiets, then kicks you in the head when all hell breaks loose. The kitchen sink was thrown into the musical br...