Craig Haller

Grace

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You feel a bit closer every time you fall
You seem a bit more dangerous with your back against the wall
Settle down, I know how it feels
Time has a way of revealing the truth

Your heart's been aching, craving for desire
You medicate it when you can't stand the fire
You feel like you go it alone
We all have our ways of ignoring the truth

You're so near and yet so far
From where you'd like to be
Detach all that you desire
With patient eyes you'll see
That you're where you need to be 
Don't tear yourself apart
When you're feeling left behind
It's just a running start
Learn how to savor the chase
Falling is flying without grace

You act supernatural when things go your way
But when the scale tips over you no longer play
You raise up your hands in defeat
Time has a way of repeating the truth

The sun shines on your darkness, exposing who you are
You've always tried to hide it, but it makes you who you are
Settle down, surrender the ploy
Time has a way of destroying the truth

You're so near and yet so far
From where you'd like to be
Detach all that you desire
With patient eyes you'll see
That you're where you need to be 
Don't tear yourself apart
When you're feeling left behind
It's just a running start
Learn how to savor the chase
Falling is flying without grace

Don't Think About It

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Should I remember everything that you ever said?
I'd never get all my ducks in line
Should I ask for forgiveness? Will you ask for it too?
The devil whispers in your ear like the moon
Tell me all your secrets and I'll keep them to myself
Tell me all your stories while we lay our worries down

Today never knows what tomorrow holds
Today never knows what tomorrow holds
Don't think about it, just go on living
Don't think about it

Should I take off my shirt to cloth you?
I really don't want to, but I will
Should I swallow all my hurt so you can fly?
The angels up above beg me to try
Pour a shot of whiskey and I'll drink it to your health
God grant me the strength to care more for you than for myself

Today never knows what tomorrow holds
Today never knows what tomorrow holds
Don't think about it, just go on living
Don't think about it

Hey Rikki

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Excitement strikes, dancing through the doorway
You caught my eye and every eye that ever looked upon your sweet face
You wanted me to chase you so you drew me out
I never felt so lucky in my life

Hey Rikki, you could be the one
We've laughed and kissed, got off and talked for months
Promise that you'll never turn away
Even though I know a promise never stays

The truth comes out, you say you have a boyfriend you don't care about
As if the subject slipped you mind
Like a kaleidoscope you're colored in confusion
The illusion breaks, is this what it takes to feel embraced?

Hey Rikki, what am I to do?
Stuck in the middle between him and you
I think you're more malicious than you think
But no one likes to see how low they sink

Honey it's such a shame
It really is a waste
You could have it all
I guess you're not to blame
You just like the chase
And I like the fall
Baby your heart's made of stone
You demand what you could never give
Is that the way you think that you should live?

Excitement strikes, a lethal dose of lightning
With eyes so bright it's frightening how you cultivate such emptiness
Stop holding back your virtue, you're chained to the floor
'Cause you think no one can hurt you from afar

Hey Rikki, what's the point of this?
Is this what it takes to get your kicks?
Reaching for the ceiling from the floor
How can beauty be so insecure?

Homecoming

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You know that feeling where there's a place you'd rather be?
A place where you belong, the mountains or a beach
It happens while you work, you just stop and stare
A train of thought arrives, it's come to take you there

Home is where the heart should be
I'm going down to Tennessee
It's been a long time coming
But it's a homecoming for me

You know that moment when you know it's time to leave?
The highway calls your name and gives you something to believe
It switches like a light, you wake up and it's spring
The world has come to life, it's time to spread your wings

Home is where the heart should be
I'm going down to Tennessee
It's been a long time coming
But it's a homecoming for me

We all have things inside of us begging for release
Sometimes you got to go, a feeling we all know

Home is where the heart should be
I'm going down to Tennessee
It's been a long time coming
But it's a homecoming for me

The People You Meet

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Beer on the back porch, Good Vibrations
Smoking cigarettes is how we tell the time
The laughter swells, taking turns telling stories
What the hell, Jake, roll up something nice and we'll breathe
In the evening air

The music plays out like a movie soundtrack
A camera flashes and you wind up as a link
The stories shift to deep contemplation
It's always interesting to hear what people think about life
And how to do it right
But your life is up to you

Every moment is a moment to learn
It's up to you to take away a reason to return
Weave your story like a tapestry out of the people you meet

It got so late that it's getting kind of early
The birds awake and the start to sing along
As I walk home I start to dream about sleeping
But I couldn't sleep until I wrote the song that I need to sing
But your song is up to you

Every moment is a moment to learn
It's up to you to take away a reason to return

Leave your worries with the setting sun
Lose yourself and try to have some fun
Forget about all the things you've done, it's up to you

Every moment is a moment to learn
It's up to you to take away a reason to return
Weave your story like a tapestry out of the people you meet

Shadow Puppet

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I know a place where people gather round
Over drinks they talk but don't hear a sound
Like smoke filled air, their opinions start to burn
In every ear in shot, but that's not their concern

If you listen very close you'll know what matters most
Stop trying to be heard
Your actions speak louder than words
Step outside the shadow puppet life

It's easy to talk, it's harder to demonstrate
What you believe shouldn't be a silhouette
Summer falls as autumn sheds her skin
Winter breaks so spring can begin again

If you listen very close you'll know what matters most
Stop trying to be heard
Your actions speak louder than words
Step outside the shadow puppet life

The Devil In Disguise

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I can't say that I'm ok
I've got a bullet in my heart
From the time you walked away
And left me bleeding in the dark
It's not your fault
It never was your fault

I can't say I'm glad you're here
And that you've come to make amends
It's so strange how time can steer
I used to think you were heaven sent
But now I know
I always really knew

But I'll never understand how you can like into my eyes
And fake the look of love and caress me while you lie
Are you the real thing or the Devil in disguise?

I can't say I'd like to hear
About all that you've been through
When I'm still cleaning up the mess
That belonged to me and you
You should go
The best of luck to you

I can't say I mind your tears
'Cause I'm doubting if they're true
You're not the sort to feel remorse
And I know I meant nothing to you
It's not your fault
It never was your fault

But I'll never understand how you can like into my eyes
And fake the look of love and caress me while you lie
Are you the real thing or the Devil in disguise?

Zoey Lynn

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Welcome Zoey Lynn to this big blue world
I hope you like it here
We sure like having you around, dear

On that cool November day when you came into the light
You made everybody smile
You'll never run out of love, dear

Such a beautiful baby girl
Know that you're a blessing to this world

I wonder what you'll be
And I wonder what you'll say
I wonder what you'll do
And what the world has in store for you

Will you laugh just like your Mom?
Will you have your Daddy's eyes?
What personality will surface as the years go by?

Such a beautiful baby girl
Know that you're a blessing to this world

Requiem for a Fool

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Give me something to say
Give me something to write
These pages have been naked far too long

Give me something to think
Give me something to drink
And I'll drink 'til the feeling subsides

I tried to adore you
I tried to ignore you
I tried to remind you
I tried to deny you
But it won't last long

Give me something to feel
Give me something real
My heart has been aching far too long

Give me something to see
Give me something to believe
Just promise you won't make a fool out of me

I tried to adore you
I tried to ignore you
I tried to remind you
I tried to deny you
But it won't last long

Train Like a Gun

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Train like a gun
Shoot through the desert and sun
Attraction is a bitch
Your devilish smile combined with heavenly style
You're really quite a dish
You're fighting for attention
You fight with your past
You're dangerous shattered glass
Train like a gun
You shoot bullets then run
Now ride out on your own

Dry your eyes and touch the sky
Dry your eyes and touch the sky

Train like a gun
Unload a barrel of fun
Disaster is a fix
Invisible care when you're visibly scared
It's really quite a mix
You're fighting for attention, you're fighting to last
You're dangerously relaxed
Train like a gun
You shoot but you've just begun
To ride out on your own
Now ride out on your own

Now it's in motion
The commotion you could not say out loud

Train like a gun
Shoot through the desert and sun
Attraction is a bitch
Your devilish smile combined with heavenly style
You're really quite a dish
You're fighting for attention
You fight with your past
You're dangerous shattered glass
Train like a gun
You shoot bullets then run
Then ride out on your own

Dry your eyes and touch the sky
Dry your eyes and touch the sky

Catch & Release

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Wonder softly
Catch & release
I'm just a leaf blowing with a breeze
Fading sunshine
Time to retire
The brickyard's burning without fire

You go for a ride
But you're not satisfied

Appreciation has its price
Appreciation would be nice

Ordinarily
I would try to explain
How all this indifference caused all of this pain
Thoughts meander 
When you're alone
It's only difficult when you're down

Don't look back
Don't look back
It's ok

You go for a ride
But you're not satisfied

Appreciation has its price
Appreciation would be nice

It's Only Natural

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You laugh when you know
Everything you won't let go
Hold fast when you're slow
And try the unexplained

When you're here
I'm only trying to chase away the pain
Of being alone
I'm sick of owning all this sense of doubt

Empty, can't feel
Look who's laughing now
When you're here, I feel it
You won't be getting away

It's only natural
The fire in your head
We come together and it all makes sense
It's only natural
We're free in the sun
Making it easy to be falling in love

Eyes lock when the stakes raise
Trying hard not to look away
Hold fast to what you say
And try to understand

When you're here
I know you're trying to chase away the pain
Of being alone
I'm sick of owning all this sense of doubt

Empty, can't feel
Look who's laughing now
When you're here, I feel it
You won't be getting away

It's only natural
The fire in your head
We come together and it all makes sense
It's only natural
We're free in the sun
Making it easy to be falling in love

myohmy

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I'd follow in your footsteps, wherever you may go
So affected by the way you glow
I've never asked forgiveness, for what's done is done
Light's broken, still you leave the light on

A stranger by the evening, a devil in despair
Looking back, we got our picture there
Hopelessly excited, ironically amazed
Believe me that I wanted it

Dear honey, did you get excited?
Clock's ticking, running like a tiger
Turning back on everything you say
myohmy
Don't stop me, this should be expected
A Tiny tribute, perfectly perfected
Raining down on your pretty parade
It's perfect by design

I wasn't meant for talking, and I probably shouldn't dance
For you I'd gladly take that chance
Aging is evolving, changing eyes don't repeat
Dark clouds still linger over me

Frozen without value, freaked out without doubt
The road widens on a different route
A portion of you crumbles, the other half refills
It's shameful but I'm drawn to it

Dear honey, did you get excited?
Clock's ticking, running like a tiger
Turning back on everything you say
myohmy
Don't stop me, this should be expected
A Tiny tribute, perfectly perfected
Raining down on your pretty parade
It's perfect by design

Picture of Athena

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I’ll hold you ‘til tomorrow, I’ll sing into your ear
Contemplative melodies letting you know I’m here
It’s raining on your cheeks, dear, you are the sun
Your eyes light up like lightning bolts, delicious kisses stun 

Fashioned like a goddess
Impassioned like a storm
I’ll kiss your halo, angel, then I’ll kiss your horns

I got a lot to look but it’s hard to see
Hold you in my arms, you are my fantasy
Speak to me in riddles, you say, “we’re a masterpiece”
Oh woman, you make a real man out of me

Let’s take a walk around the block and ponder everything
Your body flows like water, your intelect can sting
Let’s dance around the living room and disappear like time
Let’s disappear into eachother’s minds

Fashioned like a goddess
Impassioned like a storm
I’ll kiss your halo, angel, then I’ll kiss your horns

I got a lot to look but it’s hard to see
Hold you in my arms, you are my fantasy
Speak to me in riddles, you say, “we’re a masterpiece”
Oh woman, you make a real man out of me

Promise you’ll be true
And I’ll promise you

I’ll hold you ‘til tomorrow, I’ll sing into your ear
Contemplative melodies letting you know I’m here
Let’s dance around the living room and disappear like time
Let’s disappear into eachother’s minds

Fashioned like a goddess
Impassioned like a storm
I’ll kiss your halo, angel, then I’ll kiss your horns

I got a lot to look but it’s hard to see
Hold you in my arms, you are my fantasy
Speak to me in riddles, you say, “we’re a masterpiece”
Oh woman, you make a real man out of me

I Know You're Tired

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Hold me tight
We should turn out the light
You're such a whisper kisser
Lying in the dark
Let's pretend that this will never end
You're such a sleepy talker
Talking in the dark

Because you're tired
Because you're tired
I know you're tired
You are so damn tired

Hold me close
Like the Holy Ghost
You're such a shining diamond
Looking at me in the dark
Take my hand
I wish you could understand
I want you to lead me and need me
Listen to me and believe

But I know you're tired
I know you're tired
I know you're tired
You are so damn tired

It seems like every time I was looking at you
You weren't there
I hope you always make it through
But there's something you should know now...

What you don't know
I lied but I'm dying to tell you
What you don't know
I lied but I'm dying to tell you
What you don't know
Our lies are telling the truth
What you don't know
Our lies are telling the truth

Blue Dixie

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You and I try to be what we are
But every time we start to, the time tells otherwise
There's no escape from this illusion we created
Where thoughts are fabricated and words glow on a page

Let's watch the days turn into nights
Don't be afraid when I turn out the light
You catch my favorite shade of blue
I can't take my mind off of you

On the road while the summer is growing colder
Where everything is bolder than before
Now I'm not sure, 'cause I've been ruined by love before
The thought of taking more is overwhelming

Let's watch the days turn into nights
Don't be afraid when I turn out the light
You catch my favorite shade of blue
I can't take my mind off of you

A Night Out

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I could take you anywhere
Maybe New York, we'd visit Times Square
Your Face is painted on a TV screen
Something I could get used to

No more lollipop dreams
Goodbye my sugar-kissed amphetamine
The aftertaste is lingering like smoke
Wondering where hope is

Out on the town, could you show me around?
Could you take me where there is music and silence?
Imagine all of the things we could say
I'll be what you need if you'll be there for me

Don't you know I know you see right through me?
You're not late, you're just flat out of time
I kinda wish that I could live forever
With you being attracted to me

Shut Up, You're Beautiful

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I watched you dance the night away
You can't hear what I can't say
Panic never tasted sweet
Meeting eyes deletes the feet

No it won't break
You're better off, just leave it alone
Make a mistake
You're better off just letting it show

But you should get out of town
If you think that I don't think the world of you
Shut up, you're beautiful

You look so lonely in that dress
With alcohol and cigarettes
Lipstick stains the glass you drink
Salty lips in shades of pink

No it won't break
You're better off, just leave it alone
Make a mistake
You're better off just letting it show

But you should get out of town
If you think that I don't think the world of you
Shut up, you're beautiful

Happiness Tomorrow

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A broken record that always says too much
A tired poet down on his luck
Spinning round, spinning round
Spinning round 'til you hit the ground again

Misunderstanding's a cold hard word to say
It's black and white in a world of grey
A beggar begs with shame that can't be seen
He's kinda like me

A broken record that lost all of its groove
You try to dance but there's no one to turn to
Your favorite song on the radio
You used to love it until it turned to gold

In the sun you worry about tomorrow
When you're done with never ending sorrow
When the music's over get back in your place
It's such a waste that you look forward to...

Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow will not come

A broken record that always says too much
A tired poet down on his luck
Spinning round, spinning round
Spinning round 'til you hit the ground again

Misunderstanding's a cold hard word to say
It's black and white in a world of grey
A beggar begs with shame that can't be seen
He's kinda like me

In the sun you worry about tomorrow
When you're done with never ending sorrow
When the music's over get back in your place
It's such a waste that you look forward to...

Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow
Happiness tomorrow

We'll be happy tomorrow

Above the Clouds

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You beat like a whisk
And wonder where hope is
Ask the question
And you'll have your wish

She looked up with a tear in her eye
And she said, "Baby, I love you"
I looked down and I started to sing
"Baby, I love you too"

She's more than a girl
She's also my world
Because my head's above the clouds
Afraid of the dark
Afraid of her name when fear becomes my morning light

Too distant for sound
Far from a watchful eye
Don't hamper denial
Believe in the antidote

She looked up with a tear in her eye
And she said, "Baby, I love you"
I looked down and I started to sing
"Baby, I love you too"

She's more than a girl
She's also my world
Because my head's above the clouds
Afraid of the dark
Afraid of her name when fear becomes my morning light

Go away, I can't stay
It is time to say goodbye
The she said with a smile
"I'll be with you 'til you die"
She's so cruel

She's more than a girl
She's also my world
Because my head's above the clouds
Afraid of the dark
Afraid of her name when fear becomes my morning light

Cold Honey

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With the right pair of eyes
Everything is justified
Wild flowers in bloom
There's an ocean in the room
And it's tearing me from you

It’s true that the truth is a lie
Depending who asks why
Wild fire in bloom
Cold honey from a spoon
It's like watching a cartoon starring you

Paris

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Night begins and angels sing
Everything is full of life
Dancing bears and rocking chairs dance away the night
Now everything is full of life

The perfect stare to share a kiss
The city's full of life
A dancing street beneath your feet, a beautiful delight
Now everything is full of life

It's good to be in Paris in the summertime
Because we've got secret identities
And that's all
That's all we need

The Triumph rings and angels sing
Everything is full of life
Singing birds and dancing bees
Sing in the middle of flight

It's good to be in Paris in the summertime
Because we've got secret identities
And that's all
That's all we need

I'll hold your hand through Notre Dame
And kiss you on the Eiffel Tower
I'll walk with you down Champs Elysees
And cherish every hour
What more can I say?

Night begins and angels sing
Everything is full of life
Dancing bears and rocking chairs dance away the night
Now everything is full of life

I'll hold your hand through Notre Dame
And kiss you on the Eiffel Tower
I'll walk with you down Champs Elysees
And cherish every hour
What more can I say?

I Think I Hate You

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Hello, it's been about a week or two
I don't know how to be me without you
Has it really been so long?

All my friends disappear
Dwindling year by year
But I thought that you'd still be here

Hey girl, you put a smile on my face
Now I know our time was just a waste
Have you ever been sorry?

A quiet streak of jealousy
Oh my, my, it's nice to see you smile
But I'll be damaged for a while

If ever you're in need
If ever you're in need
Just fall asleep and make believe
That dreams aren't just for dreamers
And we were meant to be

Hello, it's been about a week or two
Now I think I hate you
Have you ever been lied to?

I've tried time and time again
To get you back or just be friends
Now I hope that I never see you again

If ever you're in need
If ever you're in need
Just fall asleep and make believe
That dreams aren't just for dreamers
And we were meant to be

The night is over and so are we
But I'd move a million mountains just to see you
The harsh reality sinks in
I miss you so, but I'll just start over again

If ever you're in need
If ever you're in need
Just fall asleep and make believe
That dreams aren't just for dreamers
And we were meant to be

If ever you're in need
If ever you're in need
Just picture me with somebody
Who loves me like I loved you
We just weren't meant to be

Mississippi Queen

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Pick me up on out of this hole
I can’t seem to see the other side
Take me to a place where no one’s left to blame
It’s just me that’s trying to hide

I don’t know where the loneliness goes
When I have you in my arms
You take my breath away
That’s all that I can say
I just need you here right now

There’s a sun that never dies
A sky that never cries
But now the sun don’t shine anymore
I’m sick of being a whore
My Mississippi Queen, the devil’s in my dreams

Wake me up, get me out of this dream
'Cause life’s a constant waterfall
Never really thought that life could be so hard
But thanks to you, I’m not alone

Come with me now, let’s get out of here
We’ll drive to San Francisco Bay
We’ll take a trip or two, baby I’ll be next to you
We’ll return again, return again someday

We will be free
You and me
I’ll take care of you
No matter how hard life can be

There’s a sun that never dies
A sky that never cries
I don’t have to be alone anymore
That’s what love is for
My Mississippi Queen, the devil's in my head

There’s a sun that never dies
A sky that never cries
I don’t have to be alone anymore
That’s what love is for
My Mississippi Queen, you’re always in my dreams

Miss Fortune

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She was a girl in an understanding world
She was juxtaposed to herself that
To her self that no one knows
She began to see that her beauty gave her everything

She took advantage
Tried to managed living without pride
She was flashy, fine and dashing
But she was dead inside
 
Sick of being tired
Tired of being overrated
Through with being blue
Miss Fortune has her deadly eyes on you

Yeah, and I like it
 
Her face was adored
Though she was mentally ignored
She tried to persuade
For the first time she didn’t get her way

She felt lucky being stuck behind the masquerade
She was flashy, fine and dashing
But living a charade

Sick of being tired
Tired of being overrated
Through with being blue
Miss Fortune has her deadly eyes on you

Inside she’s so afraid
But she makes believe that it’s ok
Abandoning her hope
'Cause today’s the day that she outlived her beauty
Her beauty’s gone, now what’s left behind?
Poor Miss Fortune
I’m sorry that they took away the pain of being you

She’s trying to find her way
She’s dead inside but she’s still alive
So she pushes and pushes but now she’s all alone

Steph's So Hot

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It may be the way she blinks
Maybe it’s because she won’t sing to me
It might be the way she talks
Could be the way she looks at me
 
She lights up when it snows
She picks me up when I’m feeling low
I read to her until she sleeps
She smiles at me when I touch her cheek
 
Sweet like candy floss
Refreshing just like apple sauce in the sun
Close your eyes and make a wish
Close your eyes because I’m gonna kiss you now
 
I lost myself ‘cause I’m lost for words
Maybe I’m scared of going there
‘Cause Steph’s so hot
 
Steph’s so hot, let’s take a midnight walk
A silhouette glowing in the dark
 
I lost myself ‘cause I’m lost for words
Now I’m not scared of going there
‘Cause Steph’s so hot

Breeding Ground

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The fortune inside
Look deep inside the wake
You damage yourself
I’ll damage your mind
Listening to that picture of mine
 
I’ll be there tonight
To relieve you of yourself
A doubt
 
I stare a lot at you
You stare a lot at me
It’s just a breeding ground

The Concept of Time

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Time stands still
It slowly ticks away
It was such a thrill but I knew I couldn’t stay
Was it the best or was I just confused?
I chained myself up to wall
 
You said I wouldn’t make it
But now I know I’ll be fine
But I got to get it out of my mind
Because it’s over now
 
Time flies by
I wonder where I was
A photograph painted in my mind
Memories always take me back
I don’t know if it was good or bad

You said I wouldn’t make it
But now I know I’ll be fine
But I got to get it out of my mind
Because it’s over now

Wasted Days

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Always waiting for tomorrow
But tomorrow never comes
Always waiting, always wishing, hoping that it was here
But it never comes around

Always waiting for the sunrise
To start the dawn of a brand new day
Always waiting, always wishing, hoping that it was here
But the sun never sets with me

All the days that I've spent
Wondering what could have been
All the days that I've spent
Wondering what could have been
No more wasted days

Today's the day I break the seal
No more pushing back, this time it's real
I'm gonna break it, gonna make, and never fall back again
Because tomorrow's coming fast

If I turn back now it's too late
The actions now play out my fate
I'll never waste it, never fake, and never fall back again
Because this is a brand new day

All the days that I've spent
Wondering what could have been
All the days that I've spent
Wondering what could have been
No more wasted days