Crossing the Rubicon

I crossed the Rubicon on the 14th day

Of the most dangerous month of the year

At the worst time, at the worst place

That's all I seem to hear

I got up early

So I can greet the goddess of the dawn

I've painted my wagon, abandoned all hope

And I crossed the Rubicon

Well, the Rubicon is a red river

Goin' gently as she flows

Redder than your ruby lips

And the blood that flows from the rose

Three miles north of purgatory

One step from the great beyond

I prayed to the cross, I kissed the girls

And I crossed the Rubicon

What are these dark days I see?

In this world so badly bent

I cannot redeem the time

The time so idly spent

How much longer can it last?

How long can it go on?

I embrace my love, put down my hair

And I crossed the Rubicon

I can feel the bones beneath my skin

And they're tremblin' with rage

I'll make your wife a widow

You'll never see old age

Show me one good man in sight

That the sun shines down upon

I pawned my watch, I paid my debts

And I crossed the Rubicon

Put my hide up on a hill

Where some happiness I'll find

If I survive, then let me love

Let the hour be mine

Take the high road, take the low

Take any one you're on

I poured the cup, I passed it along

And I crossed the Rubicon

Well, you defiled the most lovely flowers

In all her womanhood

Others can be tolerant

Others can be good

I'll cut you up with a crooked knife

Lord, and I'll miss you when you're gone

I stood between Heaven and Earth

And I crossed the Rubicon

You won't find any happiness here

No happiness or joy

Go back to the gutter, try your luck

Find you some nice pretty boy

Tell me how many men I need

And who can I count upon

I strapped my belt, I buttoned my coat

And I crossed the Rubicon

I feel the holy spirit inside

See the light that freedom gives

I believe it's in the reach of

Every man who lives

Keep as far away as possible

It's darkest 'fore the dawn (Oh Lord)

I turned the key, I broke it off

And I crossed the Rubicon

Mona, baby, are you still in my mind?

I truly believe that you are

Couldn't be anybody else but you

Who's come with me this far

The killing frost is on the ground

And the autumn leaves are gone

I lit the torch, I looked to the east

And I crossed the Rubicon