Dirty Hands
[Verse 1]
My uncle's been cooking since before I was weaned
And he's even still got some of his teeth
I prayed to God I'd get out before the financial share fell on me

[Verse 2]
Thumbed a ride to west Texas at age 17
Sometimes, to grow, you just have to leave
I still have the shakes but I think I'll piss clean
That black gold's gonna save my family

[Chorus]
I can't understand how dirty hands help keep your nose clean
The vulture's still circle our house but now there's no need
I miss my uncle some days
But he's there in the yard where my sister's play
I'd break my back to keep that way of life in the ground with him

[Verse 3]
Money went dry with my uncle's supply
We just sat there on the couch, high
Too many debts to all the wrong guys
And they put lead between his eyes
[Chorus]
I can't understand how dirty hands help keep your nose clean
The vulture's still circle our house but now there's no need
I miss my uncle some days
But he's there in the yard where my sister's play
I'd break my back to keep that way of life in the ground with him

[Verse 4]
This tall city sure ain't for the weak
Makes you want to take the money and leave
Couldn't get out before it got me
This oilfield can break your mind and body

[Chorus]
I thank God that dirty hands help keep a man clean
But the devil's there at the door and now his name's codeine
I miss my uncle some days
But he's there in the yard where my sister's play
I'd break my back to keep that way of life in the ground with him