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Five Years
03:04
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I've lost my strength to keep on caring
I'm letting go of this
And if you'd stop painting a conflict
I could wash you off my canvas
Five years and I'm better without you
Two more and I'll escape from hell
By the time I'm through with this
I'll be way past wishing you well
And I can't stand to look at you
You're nothing but a shell
Victimize yourself when
I'm the one that's been through hell
My ears ring of regret from all this wasted time
Secrets kept in Sunday’s best
Tell me yours and I’ll tell you mine
I’m trying to break through but you won’t spill a single line
Tell me that you’ve had enough
There’s nothing left to hide
Five years and I'm better without you
Two more and I'll escape from hell
By the time I'm through with this
I'll be way past wishing you well
And I can't stand to look at you
You're nothing but a shell
Victimize yourself when
I'm the one that's been through hell
I try to find my way
With no sense of direction
And I walked this path you paved
Now I’m ashamed of my reflection
Five years and I'm better without you
Two more and I'll escape from hell
By the time I'm through with this
I'll be way past wishing you well
And I can't stand to look at you
You're nothing but a shell
Victimize yourself when
I'm the one that's been through hell
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2. |
Breaking Point
03:21
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I searched the night for another story
One that I’d regret in the morning
I stared down at my empty bottle
The label told me to take warning
Another demon on my back
Another scuff mark on my past
But I’ll admit these things I’ve done
Shaped me into what I’ve become
I’ve found the breaking point
(Yeah I’m moving on)
And I think I made it clear
(Don’t be shocked when I’m gone)
Promises of failure
(Telling me I won’t last)
Will never keep me here
(Don’t look now I’m fading so fast)
Excuse me while I disregard
Everything that I was taught
When I was growing up
And innocence filled every thought
I won’t spend my nights alone
I won’t spend my days in silence
The hour and the minute hands
Have formed this sick alliance
The reservations in my head
Found peace in ink filled pens
So I’ll dig my own way out
And silence all the shame and doubt
I’ve found the breaking point
(Yeah I’m moving on)
And I think I made it clear
(Don’t be shocked when I’m gone)
Promises of failure
(Telling me I won’t last)
Will never keep me here
(Don’t look now I’m fading so fast)
Excuse me while I disregard
Everything that I was taught
When I was growing up
And innocence filled every thought
Lose my mind inside a bottle
Forget all my stresses for a while
Ambition breathing down my neck
Oh, bloodshot eyes, it’s killing me
And still I hold on right though all the
Ice cold stares and constant pressure
Don’t need answers
Take my chances
Turn my back
Take one last glance and
I’ve found the breaking point
(Yeah I’m moving on)
And I think I made it clear
(Don’t be shocked when I’m gone)
Promises of failure
(Telling me I won’t last)
Will never keep me here
(Don’t look now I’m fading so fast)
Excuse me while I disregard
Everything that I was taught
When I was growing up
And innocence filled every thought
I’ve found the breaking point
And I think I made it clear
Promises of failure
Will never keep me here
Excuse me while I disregard
Everything that I was taught
When I was growing up
And innocence filled every thought
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3. |
So Called Sins
03:11
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If my mind starts to fade away
If my heartbeat starts to slow
I’ll look back on these years
As the best I’ve ever known
Your hands shake and you’re nervous
Your fears they’re seeping through
But the skies stay clear and I’m right here
We’ll leave this town hanging in the rearview
This is us against the world
And I’m not afraid to take a fall
If you’re there marching through it all
Since we’re dancing with the devil
How ‘bout one more song
This is us against the world
I’m not one to trust in fate
And I know you feel the same
But I’ll put my faith in you
And push all my fears away
Your hands shake and you’re nervous
Your fears they’re seeping through
But the skies stay clear and I’m right here
We’ll leave this town hanging in the rearview
This is us against the world
And I’m not afraid to take a fall
If you’re there marching through it all
Since we’re dancing with the devil
How ‘bout one more song
This is us against the world
All the nights we spent
Finding out where our time went
In search of dreams from when we were kids
Laughing at our so called sins
A drag of smoke and a shot of Jack
What I’d give to take it back
Nights alone, I’m over that
I’m glad to say you’ve got my back
This is us against the world
And I’m not afraid to take a fall
If you’re there marching through it all
Since we’re dancing with the devil
How ‘bout one more song
This is us against the world
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Sometimes I’m lead to thinking
That you’re not right in the head
And I’m sure you think the same of me from
The wild things I’ve said
But I know our dispositions draw us
Closer in the end
So let’s take what we’ve got and make
Insanity a trend
Cause I’m all about sticking it out
I’ll see you in the morning
If we make it out alive
But wouldn’t it be boring
If we didn’t risk our lives
Because you and I were made for something
You and I were meant for something
So I’ll see you in the morning
I think what we’ve got going is
Pure genius in my mind
What people call insanity we’ve
Named the perfect crime
Some say that we get out of hand but
Could we give a damn
Cause I don’t find sense in letting talk stop
Our outlandish plans
So take this and run with it
I’ll see you in the morning
If we make it out alive
But wouldn’t it be boring
If we didn’t risk our lives
Because you and I were made for something
You and I were meant for something
So I’ll see you in the morning
I swear to God the words that leave their lips
Will never be the death of this
Cause I wanna show you something more
More than just the surfaces
And if I have to stay the same
I think I’d rather die
I think I’d rather die
I’ll see you in the morning
If we make it out alive
But wouldn’t it be boring
If we didn’t risk our lives
I’ll see you in the morning
If we make it out alive
But wouldn’t it be boring
If we didn’t risk our lives
Because you and I were made for something
You and I were meant for something
So I’ll see you in the morning
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5. |
Can't Stay Away
03:19
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Well I’ve been in this car
For what feels like days
Mile makers test my patience
As sunlight fades
I’ve got a few good friends
And the promise of a good night
These next few years will be the
Highlight of my life
So let’s look at the options
We can turn back now
But I’d rather make a move
Before my time runs out
Minutes turn to hours
Only a few more miles away
We drive all through the night because
We can’t stay away
I’m looking for a reason
An excuse to escape
I lose my fucking mind
Every night we’re in this place
And if by chance we make it then
There’s one thing left to say
I hope you’re there to hear me
Play this song someday
So let’s look at the options
We can turn back now
But I’d rather make a move
Before my time runs out
Minutes turn to hours
Only a few more miles away
We drive all through the night because
We can’t stay away
(Instrumental Bridge)
So let’s look at the options
We can turn back now
But I’d rather make a move
Before my time runs out
Minutes turn to hours
Only a few more miles away
We drive all through the night because
We can’t stay away
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