Bittersweet Tenacity

I'm the wear in these old boots I'm the back that's bent and bruised I'm the hours lost, the truth And my youth, my youth [Chorus] Toil saves the man I gave it all But time ain't a friend It never was, won't make amends I chase the clock, it's like abuse What's the use, what's the use [Chorus] I sweat and I plan I gave it all Chasing coins into my hands But they slip through, just like sand What's left to show, where's the gain? Empty pockets, my refrain [Chorus] I fought the years I ran the race I'm the dreams turned to dust I'm the steel that did rust I'm the trust that got crushed And my youth, my youth [Chorus] I stood the ground I gave it all