[Verse 1]
I got some blood under my nails
I've got some mud on my face
My voice is shot, I'm goin' grey
These muscles all ache

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't cry for me, I'm the life of the party
I'm smilin' most of the time
I may be grittin' my teeth
Can't get back where we started
These days, I'm doin' just fine

[Chorus]
Well, God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Won't pound my chest or criticize
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
God bless this mess, this mess is mine

[Verse 2]
I knew every buried body
Paid for each headstone
I may have led the prayers in public
But I cried alone
[Pre-Chorus]
Found God through sin
But this ain't my confession
I'll wait on judgement day
It's lose or win
Got no need for protection
Stand up or out of my way

[Chorus]
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Won't pound my chest or criticize
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
God bless this mess, this mess is mine

[Bridge]
The howlin' doomsday dogs are snappin' at your feet
Down here the sky is cracked but won't admit defeat
Down here there they got your back, stood there at your side
This treasure chest of rags still keeps this dream alive

[Chorus]
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Won't pound my chest, won't criticize
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
[Guitar Solo]