mental illness strikes again

you never know where
you never know when
or if it's disguised
as your best friend
but you know it's coming
'round the bend
mental illness
strikes again

it's in the water
it's in your backyard
it's like a snake
and it bites hard
and the venom flows
throughout your brain
mental illness 
strikes again

          you can push the needles
          you can take those pills
          but you won't find nothing
          to cure what's I'll

welcome to your future
made up from your past
God only knows
this time
how long it will last
breathe in deep
count to ten
be aware of who is
and who's not your friend
do your best
to not let it in
mental illness
mental illness
mental illness strikes again