The Fever

He’s got a split finger wrap and his rope’s pulled way to tight
He’s got a lunatic smile 'cause he’s really drawn deep tonight
He’s got a fever, fever, fever, fever
Grab a hold of anything and hold on tight
It hits you like the venom from a rattle snake bite
We are here 'cause he’s not all there tonight
He takes one last breath and time turns inside out
Then the gate busts open to the world he dreams about
He’s got a fever, fever, fever, fever
Stick a rope on anything because he don’t care
He’d even take a ride on the electric chair
We are here 'cause he’s not all there tonight
He says it’s really kind of simple, keep your mind in the middle
While your butt spins 'round and 'round
Take heed to Sankey’s preachin', keep liftin' and reachin'
And riding like there ain’t no clowns
What he loves might kill him, but he’s got no choice
He’s a different breed, with a voice down deep inside
That’s screamin' he was born to ride
He’s got a fever, fever, fever, fever
Fever makes you crazy 'cause it makes no sense
Like runnin' from your shadow out of self-defense
But he won’t run and baby he can’t hide
He thinks the odds are even leavin' one hand tied
He gets so tired of hangin' on so tight
I know you think he’s crazy, well, I think you’re right
We are here 'cause he’s not all there that’s right