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
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 I've painted my wagon, abandoned all hope
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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
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 I prayed to the cross, I kissed the girls
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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?
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 I embrace my love, put down my hair
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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
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 I pawned my watch, I paid my debts
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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
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 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
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 I stood between Heaven and Earth
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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
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 I strapped my belt, I buttoned my coat
 And I crossed the Rubicon
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 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
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 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
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 I lit the torch, I looked to the east
 And I crossed the Rubicon