A Bang and a Whimper

You said I was a drunk the day you left me
Said you could not take it anymore
Said you had nothing left to give
I didn't want to live
Just drink and watch the TV on the floor

This universe they say has been expanding
I'd like to have you here that final day
You know it ain't no violent crime
It ain't the end of time
Whole world gonna end soon, anyway

And now I see there's one last way to prove
My depth of love for you
And I've got that feelin' coming strong

If you will stay here one more time
I will put you from my mind
Don't change that dress that you got on
Just a bang and a whimper
And you're gone

He looked like Pat and talked like Jimmy Swaggart
It's got to be the truth, it's on TV
And there was nothing left to do
'Cause he already knew
The way this whole damn world will cease to be

I never understood these matters
But now I understand them well
I got my rifle back today
I see there's just one way
To save us from a world that's gone to Hell

And now I see there's one last way to prove
My depth of love for you
And I've got that feelin' coming strong

And you won't catch me sleeping sound
'Til I put you in the ground
Don't change that dress that you got on
Just a bang and a whimper
Just one bang and a whimper
And you're gone