The Cynic Lyrics

I tried to imitate myself causing pain
My friend Diogenes lost all sense of shame
A victim's innocence acquired on the street
That special wisdom that comes with defeat
Victuals of cynicism are crowding in my brain
Corroded geniuses that stayed in the game

The night has ripened from laborious day
Accrued indulgences just get in the way
I tried to warn myself of that creature within
This ageing Romeo has only begun