The Assassin Lyrics - Singles - Patterson Hood

Used to be a killer 

Best killer in the land 

Killed women and children 

Just as easy as a man 

Leave their mangled bodies 

Nonchalantly at the door 

But now I ain't got the stomach 

For killing any more 

Made me lots of money 

Was the best at my job 

Never had to nine to five 

Or cheat or steal or rob 

Just load up my gun 

And leave them on the floor 

But now I've lost my taste 

For killing any more 

Something must be done 

But it's all that I can do 

What good is an assassin 

Who just can't follow through 

She took me in her arms 

When no one else would have me 

Taught me how to throw the blade 

And never let 'em have me 

Taught me how to shoot so straight 

Without a moments skill 

She was the most beautiful thing 

That I have ever killed 

Something must be done 

But it's all that I can do 

What good is an assassin 

Who just can't follow through 

I used to be a killer 

Murdered by the score 

Now I just don't think 

I can kill any more