I used to live close by the river. I used to let my heart go with the stream. I knew I held the key to any door. I held the key to everything and more.Once upon a time I took it easy. Once upon a time I took it rough. I used to earn my living with the things I loved. Now they pay me for what I love not.The river's running backwards and my heart is quickly closing now. Houdini's laughing, laughing last.Houdini's laughing, Houdini's laughing last. I've been sliding down this track of tears. Swimming with this water chute. Drowning in discontent. But now the sun is shining with a different grin.It can be cold as ice. It can be hot as fire burning in my eyes.I used to live near by the border. I used to say good morning to the wall. Today they sell the truth at every corner. It seems that they can't stand the truth at all.Once upon a time I took it badly. Once upon a time I felt so fine. I wanted to hold on but I could hardly remember everything, all that was mine.The river's running backwards and my heart is quickly closing now. Houdini's laughing, laughing last.Houdini's laughing, Houdini's laughing last. I've been sliding down this track of tears. Swimming with this water chute. Drowning in discontent. But now the sun is shining with a different grin.It can be cold as ice. It can be hot as fire burning in my eyes.Houdini's laughing, Houdini's laughing last. I've been sliding down this track of tears. Swimming with this water chute. Drowning in discontent. But now the sun is shining with a different grin.Houdini's laughing, Houdini's laughing last. I've been sliding down this track of tears. Swimming with this water chute. Drowning in discontent. But now the sun is shining with a different grin.It can be cold as ice. It can be hot as fire burning in my eyes.