"Same rules apply"

Had that drink
smoked that pipe 
popped that pill
sought refuge
between strange thighs
climbed the steps
of the temple
burned the city
into ruins
dreamed that dream
watched my fists
shatter the reflection
fought my nightmares
then I was one
saw the illusion
rebelled without ken
karma and kismet 
sat together
with God and the Devil
friends all, just for a moment
in the audience 
while they plotted
moment of clarity
that's the joke
set fire 
to the stage
watch it all burn
all I wanted
you beside me 
while I strike the match
I'll do it anyway. 

©Lost

*The title is a quote from the film Filth.