[Verse 1]
Standing here, I put my foot inside the county line
Shaking at the doorstep of the life I left behind
I recall the love you gave me
Is it strong enough to save me?
Pictures of your face and eyes are flashing through my mind

[Chorus]
L.A. break down and take me in
I'm so lost and on my own
L.A. break down and take me in
It's my last chance, I'm coming home

[Verse 2]
One more ride and one more road
And one more jug of wine
Crippled by my failures and the ache along my spine
Back to old forgotten places
Half-remembered names and faces
Putting all my trust and faith within that welcome sign

[Chorus]
L.A. break down and take me in
I'm so lost and on my own
L.A., L.A. break down and take me in
It's my last chance, I'm coming home

[Verse 3]
Gentle lady
With some help, gentle I'll become
Maybe things'll loosen up before the day is done
Don't be hard and unforgiving
It's tough enough for me just living
Getting tired of being just a loser on the run

[Chorus]
L.A. break down and take me in
I'm so lost and on my own
L.A. break down and take me in
It's my last chance, I'm coming home