[Verse 1: James Michael & Choir]
There he lies, all curled up in a pool of blood
I look down at what is left of jealous love
You should have seen this comin' when you chose him over me
Now I am the one to blame
But I, I will plead that I'm insane

[Chorus: James Michael]
'Cause there's a riot in my head
No way of ever comin' back (No way of ever comin' back)
It was a momentary lapse (It was a momentary lapse)
There was a riot in my head
(Might as well be dead) And I might as well be dead

[Post-Chorus: James Michael]
I might as well be left for good and dead

[Verse 2: James Michael & Choir]
I look back at all those burnin' summer nights
When you said you'd love me 'til the end of time
Even though I pulled the trigger
You're the one who just blew out his brains
You're the one to blame
I, I'll just plead that I'm insane

[Chorus: James Michael]
'Cause there's a riot in my head
No way of ever comin' back (No way of ever comin' back)
It was a momentary lapse (It was a momentary lapse)
Now there's a riot in my head
(Might as well be dead) And I might as well be dead
I might as well be dead
[Bridge: Choir]
No matter what you read
Don't shed a tear for me, 'cause this was worth it
No matter what you read (What you read)
I got revenge (I got revenge) my dear, so this was worth it

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus: James Michael]
There's a riot in my head
No way of ever comin' back (No way of ever comin' back)
It was a momentary lapse (It was a momentary lapse)
Now there's a riot in my head (Might as well be)
No way of ever coming back (Might as well be)
It was a momentary lapse (Might as well be)
Now there's a riot in my head