The Righteous Path Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Tomer 

Cover art for The Righteous Path lyrics by Drive-By Truckers

Two friends, same upbringing, and one isn't doing so well as the other. I imagine they spent some time in jail (or juvie) when they were young, and the guy who is singing has bettered his life. His friend "can't get it right, no matter how he tries".