Raising Cain

Raising Cain

Be raising Cain while I’m still able.

Ain’t throwing stones;

I’m wild and free.

Ain’t no shame in being shameful.

Let Jesus be the judge ‘tween you and me.

Got no time for wasting time.

Gotta make my mistakes.

I ain’t one to stand in line;

I don’t ride the brakes.

Fast and steady is better than slow—

That’s what my mama says.

Sitting on ready, waiting on go;

Best get outta my way.

There’s a laundry list of things I want,

But I’ve hung them out to dry.

I’ve gotten everything I’ve got

By earning every dime.

If I choose to cut my hair

Or let it all hang down,

It won’t change who I am

When they put me in the ground.