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Temptation
02:43
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Temptation
Got myself in a jam today
Slack jawed, caught lookin’ the other way
Her Icy glare says I will pay
Move over Rover I’m back again
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it’s true
Temptation’s got the best of me
Like the cat with curiosity will be the end of me
Temptation’s got the best of me
My mind it goes you know and my eyes just follow through
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it’s true
Like politicians promise truth
I’m short on answers long on excuse
Like Pavlov’s Dog conditioned to
Snap my head back mouth drippin’ drool
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it’s true
Temptation’s got the best of me
Addiction, fascination are my preoccupations see
Temptation’s got the best of me
My mind it goes you know and my head snaps back on cue
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it’s true
Temptation’s got the best of me
Like the cat with curiosity will be the end of me
Temptation’s got the best of me
My mind it goes you know but my eyes snap back to you
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe it’s true
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe in
I didn’t mean it girl you gotta believe in me
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2. |
The One
03:25
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The One
I can tell you something that you cannot hide
So I will tell you something that I won’t deny
Everybody knows that you’re the one I want
So won’t you come on over let me show you that I am the one
I am the one oh yeah
I am the one, the one yeah
You make your decision now
But if you’re smart you’ll wait until the sun is gone
Like the bat and coyote I’m a night person
So hold on baby night falls I am the one
You know there is one thing Mozart can’t deny
He and Count Wampere shined in the dead of night
Me like them I burn until the break of dawn
The sun is down, the moon is up I’ll show you that I am the one
You make your decision now
Can you make your mind up ‘fore I come undone
Like the owl and vampire I’m a night person
So hold on baby, night falls I am the one
Necessary evil to make the world go round
But you won’t see my face until the sun has gone down
I am the one, I am the one oh yeah
I am the one, the one yeah
You can make the difference now
But if you’re smart you’ll wait until the sun is gone
Like the bat and coyote I’m a night person
So hold on baby, night falls I am the one
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3. |
Piss You Off
04:41
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Piss You Off
There comes a time when you and I will have to draw a line
In the sand or in our minds to lend ourselves a helping hand
But if we are going to try and figure out the rules that fuel this endless pain
Let’s work together before we before we both go insane
You can look into my eyes
You can look the other way
We can take the easy way and simply disagree
It is fun for me to piss you off
‘Cause pleasin’ you is so damn hard
But nonetheless I’m driven to try and reach that end
There was a time when you and I were laughing all the time
And in our hearts and in our minds we were keeping perfect time
But then something happened ‘long the way It’s hard to figure out what went wrong
But let’s work together try and get back there again
You can look into my eyes
You can look the other way
We can take the easy way and simply disagree
It is fun for me to piss you off
‘Cause pleasin’ you is so damn hard
But nonetheless I’m driven to try and reach that end
When you see me comin’
Don’t you think of runnin’
Don’t you run away from me
When you see me comin’
Please don’t think of runnin’
We can work it out you’ll see
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4. |
Thee
02:58
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Thee
Stick with me ‘til the bitter end
And I will be your eternal friend
Is that what you said
When you said what you said
It’s a challenge so I will dare
Strike quickly and leave me unaware
Strike quickly and leave me unaware
And I will reward you with a blank stare
And I was fit to be tied
You dropped your guard and then you told me you lied
I know that I will find out which way your fickle wind blows
So with the truth in hand
I’ll set my sights upon you and make my final stand
Yes I’ll ruin all of your plans
Your plans with my demands
You can see I came prepared
Out of my mind your hollow stares
This time I don’t care
You asked me where who cares
If it’s not in your electric chair
I can say that I am in the clear
When I called for your head
You were better off dead
The hunt was slow
And I saw the earth grow
Around your feet
Victory is sweet
I know that I will find out which way your fickle wind blows
So with the truth in hand
I’ll set my sights upon you and make my final stand
Yes I’ll ruin all of your plans
Your plans with my demands
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5. |
The Hamster on the Wheel
03:06
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The Hamster on the Wheel
You cultivate a life of perpetual motion
Abiding by its laws with the deepest devotion
Spinning on a wheel as if you’re under a spell of a potion
That has got its hold on you
I know, I know it’s true I do
And deep down you know it is too
The hamster on the wheel’s got nothing on you
You plummet even lower than the depths of the ocean
Flailing endlessly after empty promotions
Spinning on the wheel without the foggiest notion
Of what the world has in store for you
I know, I know it’s true I do
And deep down you know it is too
The hamster on the wheel’s got nothing on you
All of my life I’m searchin’
To be a part of something good
Beautiful and comforting to my soul
You cultivate a life of perpetual motion
Abiding by its laws with the deepest devotion
Never even noticing the moments eroding
Are all memories you’ll never find
I know, I know it’s true I do
And deep down you know it is too
The hamster on the wheel’s got nothing on you
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6. |
Won't You Tell Me
03:46
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Won’t You Tell Me
Your smile’s a beacon light
Brightens the darkest night
And makes the daylight pale in comparison
And when it’s aimed at me
Well all else fades from my memory
And when I want to feel like I’m alright
I just look into your beautiful eyes
Won’t you tell me oh no won’t you tell me
We won’t, we won’t be denied
And you know the way you got me going you know you got me hypnotized
Without you where would I be?
Your touch brings back the years
Taking away my fears
Making me feel like I can live once again
My love for you it seems
Can no longer be held in my dreams
And when I want to feel like I’m alright
I just look into your beautiful eyes
And when I want to feel good I will find
A path that leads to your beautiful eyes
Won’t you tell me oh no won’t you tell me
We won’t, we won’t be denied
And you know the way you got me going you know you got me hypnotized
Without you where would I be?
All alone without a dream
Without you where would I be?
All alone without a dream
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7. |
Had a Dream
03:27
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Had a Dream
I had a dream but I had to let it go
I saw her comin’ yeah and I watched her walk on by
I watched her walk on by
I see her dancin’ and I know that she’s for me
But I had to let her be
I had my chance but watched her slip away
I had a dream yeah but I had to let it go
Everyday yeah I have to tell myself
I have to tell myself
I see her dancin’ and I know that she’s for me
But I had to let her be
That little dance that she does just for me
Branded in my mind
Why do I have to choose
I’ve got everything and nothing lose
Sometimes I think that it’s all me
‘Cause it’s so hard to see
It seems so hard to see the answer’s right in front of me
The only thing that’s stopping me is fear of what becomes of me
When I step out onto that ledge
I go without a safety net
And stripped away of my defenses
Naked to the world I’m forced to choose
Why do I have to choose
I have nothing to lose
I had a dream
I see her dancin’ and I know that she’s for me
She’s on my mind
That little dance that she does just for me
Branded in my mind
She gives herself to me
Accepts me unconditionally
That little dance that she does just for me
In my dreams
I see her dancin’ and I know that she’s for me
But I had to let her be
I see her dancin’ and I know that she’s for me
In my dreams
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8. |
Been in Love Before
02:51
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Been in Love Before
I’ve been in love before I Love you anyway
I’ve been in love before I love you anyway
And you’ve been burned no fried
Your maid of honor his new bride
You’ve seen it all before
I don’t know what to say
Warning sign tells you beware
But I’m not going anywhere
I wanna erase the doubt from your mind
I’ve been in love before I Love you anyway
I’ve been in love before I love you anyway
She won’t be home tonight
The office deadlines call yeah right
And she don’t have a job
I Love you anyway
Love notes swept under the door
His Seiko Quartz left in the drawer
I’ve been in love before I’m back for more
And when you say you never loved me…ooh
It’s me you’re talkin’ to
Don’t you know I see right through you
And no one sees right through me quite like you do
But I don’t see you showing me the door yeah
You can see that I do care
And I’m not goin’ anywhere
I hope I erased the doubt from your mind
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9. |
To Be With You
03:57
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To Be With You
To think of you is to be with you
So I’m always thinking of you
It’s the same story every day of the week
And to dream of you is to be with you
So I’m always dreamin’ of you
It’s the same story night after night after night
Forgive me if I don’t know what to say
But these kind of feelings don’t come along every day
Forgive me if I’m not sure what to do
You see I don’t believe in playing by the rules
Unless those rules mean that I get to be with you
To think of you is to be with you
So I’m always thinking of you
It’s the same story every day of the week
And to dream of you is to be with you
So I’m always dreamin’ of you
It’s the same story night after night after night
Forgive me if I don’t know what to say
But these kind of feelings don’t come along every day
Forgive me if I’m not sure what to do
You see I don’t believe in playing by the rules
Unless those rules mean that I get to be with you
And to dream of you is to be with you
So I’m always dreamin’ of you
It’s the same story night after night after night
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10. |
2 Can Play
03:57
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2 Can Play
Well it’s a brand new day for the bright sunshine
Why don’t you hitch a ride see what you’ll find
You’ve got a lot to learn in a little time
If you cram it all in you’re gonna blow your mind
I know what you’re thinkin’
About this time you’re dreamin’
And I do believe
Two can play at that game that’s all I gotta say
And if two can play at that game, I wanna play it today
So come on
Well it’s a bright new day for the spotless mind
Why don’t you step inside roll the good times
You’ve got a lot to see so complete the scene
The slate is all clean to contemplate new dreams
I know what you’re thinkin’
About this time you’re dreamin’
And I do believe
Two can play at that game that’s all I gotta say
And if two can play at that game, I wanna play it today
So come on
So every time you get a chance to play that game
Dream away, dream away
I know what you’re thinkin’
About this time you’re dreamin’
And I do believe
Two can play at that game that’s all I gotta say
And if two can play at that game, I wanna play it today
So come on
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11. |
Runaround
03:02
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Runaround
Thoughts of her drift in and out of my mind like the clouds on a sunny day
They settle, black as night those clouds are rainin’ on my parade
I know what you’re thinkin’
That I must be dreamin’
But I want her all to myself
She’s my little runaround she spreads her heart all over town
Can’t keep her head on straight but her feet are planted on the ground
Visions are frying my brain like the sun on a cloudy day
Unlike a tattoo no laser is ever gonna take away
I know what you’re thinkin’
That I must be dreamin’
But I want her all to myself
She’s my little runaround she spreads her heart all over town
Can’t keep her head on straight but her feet are planted on the ground
She’s my little runaround, she tosses my heart round and round
Won’t be satisfied ‘till I see her on the ground
She’s my little runaround she spreads her heart all over town
Can’t keep her head on straight but her feet are planted on the ground
She’s my little runaround she spreads her heart all over town
Can’t keep her head on straight but her feet are planted on the ground
She’s my little runaround, she tosses my heart round and round
Won’t be satisfied ‘till I see her on the ground
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12. |
Half a Chance
03:25
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Half a Chance
Boyish grin lets me inside you
Exploring you, stealing what you feel
And I know given just have a chance
That I wanna spend the rest of my night
Doot (repeat)
Innocence card I play when I want
When I want to have my way with you
Innocence, Ignorance to my game
Yes I think that I will spend another night
Doot (repeat)
I’ve been searching all my life for convenience
Like a dying man desperate for one last breath
Why don’t you tell me something
Something that I can’t ignore
Heart of a poet, mind of a phenom
Something never known before
Sheepish grin keeps me beside you
Humility bring me me to my knees
“Cause I know given just half a chance
That I’d wanna spend the rest of my night
Doot (repeat)
I guess my search for a life of convenience
Like a dead end road, mirage so meaningless
Like a sinner on his knees pleads forgiveness
Tell me do I have a chance
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13. |
Time
04:27
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Time
I said that I’d go through time with you
Hand in Hand showing my love for you
I said that I would spend my days with you
But does that mean I have to say I do?
Oh no, don’t you go away
Please don’t go away
You have my heart, my mind and soul it’s true
Do you think that I would ever do
Something to hurt you or to cause you pain
Just because I won’t do “that” again
Oh no, don’t you leave today
Please don’t, I want you to stay
Does this have to be the only time
Does this have to be the only time
Please don’t let this be the only time
That I spend with you
The only time
Please don’t, don’t you go away
Please don’t go away
Even though I will never change
I want you to stay
Does this have to be the only time
Does this have to be the only time
Please don’t let this be the only time
That I spend with you
The only time
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14. |
Why Not Today?
02:40
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Why Not Today?
Come see me today
Feelin’ okay
Won’t run and hide
No not today
From darkness the day
Waits for me to say
Have some fun
Crack a smile and play
Crack a smile and play
Why not today?
You’re feelin’ okay
Crack a smile and play
Why not today?
Get out of my way
So mad today
I wanna be left
Alone all day
stay out of my way
I won’t play your games
Not in the mood
No not today
No not today
No not today
Get out of my way
I don’t want to play
No not today
Today’s a new day
Worn out cliché
Here to stay
For another today
Please come over today
Don’t be afraid
Crack a smile
Crack a smile and play
Why not today?
Why not today?
Today’s a new day
Crack a smile and play
Why not today?
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15. |
I Love You
02:35
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I Love You
I got a song I want to sing to you
Straight from my heart so you know that it rings true
But there is one thing you already do know
I got a lotta love right here in my heart to show you
Yes I do
I may not be all you want me to
But what I am I give it all to you
“Cause it’s true, I Love you
I just don’t know where to start
The words they come then they fall apart
Ba da da da da da da da da da da
I got a lotta love right here in my heart to show you
Yes I do
I may not be all you want me to
But what I am I give it all to you
“Cause it’s true, I Love you
Yes it’s true that I’m a little bit crazy
More than a little bit yes I do concede
Just when you’re ready to say sit and spin
You always open up my heart and let me in
Yes I do
I may not be all you want me to
But what I am I give it all to you
'Cause it’s true, I Love you
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16. |
Chain
04:02
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There she goes walkin’ out the door
Leaving me spilled on the floor
I’m so helpless I want to die
But she picks me up when I try
Why do I love that girl?
Why is she my whole world?
I love her, I hate her
Must I live like this?
Why do I love that girl?
Her eyes rip deep into my soul
Tear back the love I once stole
I try to light a spark in her heart
She blows out my match when I start
Why do I love that girl?
Why is she my whole world?
I love her, I hate her
Must I live like this?
Why do I love that girl...like this?
I feel so much pain
I feel all empty inside
I close my eyes
But I can’t forget what she said...Goodbye
Twist my thoughts around the barber pole
She fills me up and empties out my soul
Why do I love that girl?
Why is she my whole world?
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17. |
My Soul
04:55
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Your name rolls off my tongue
Rolls off my tongue just like magic
And any day without you
Without you would be something tragic
You tell me what I want to hear
I tell you what you want to hear
And you know that I want you near
My love for you knows no fear
And when you say you love me you don’t think twice
It isn’t necessary ‘cause it feels right
I ask myself, I ask myself, what is this feeling in my soul
I feel it grow, oh yes it grows and warmth replaces bitter cold
Filling me up and letting me know
That as always your love is the core of my soul
It’s true,
And where would I be without you
My body aches ‘cause I need you
Because it’s true oh yes I love you
I always have you on my mind
And my heart always beats in time
When I see you yes I feel fine
My love for you is on line
And when you say you love me you don’t think twice
And when I say I love you it feels so right
I ask myself, I ask myself, what is this feeling in my soul
I feel it grow, oh yes it grows and warmth replaces bitter cold
Filling me up and letting me know
That as always your love is the core of my soul
Your love’s the core of my soul
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18. |
Happy Anniversary
02:36
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Happy Anniversary
When I set off to meet you in my car
I never dreamed that it would come this far
Just relaxin’ on Hawaiian shores
Who could ask for anything more
My love for you it burns eternally
Flowing deeper than the deep blue sea
Farther than any telescope can see
Revealing answers to all my mysteries
Happy Anniversary
Burning bright like the Hawaiian sun
Shining long after the day is done
Running longer than the race is run
You are the one my incredible one
Even purer than the driven snow
I love you more than you will ever know
Just how much well God only know
You turned my noose into a lasso
Happy Anniversary
Pinch me once again I must be dreamin’
‘Cause since you came along well I started believin’
Happy Anniversary
Lasting longer than eternity
Soaring higher than infinity
Deeper than ancient history
The way I love you well everyone can see
Happy Anniversary
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19. |
Advice
03:03
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Advice
You don’t say what you want
She doesn’t know what you mean
And fear’s grabbed you by the tongue
Don’t you know she thinks you’re green
A man afraid of his own shadow
Not the man she’s thinking of
You’ve got to say what you want
So she knows what you mean
And it’s the way that you walk
And it’s the way that you talk (with the confidence it brings)
That makes her wanna give herself away
Wanna lie with you
Wanna die with you
Get high with you
Wanna cry with you
Just me and you
We’re gonna see it through
So you made it through her door
Now she’s asking you for more
And fear’s grabbed you by the tongue
Don’t let it show or else you’re done
A man afraid of tomorrow
Not the man she’s dreamin’ of
You gotta mean what you say
When you say what you mean
And it’s the way that you walk
And it’s the way that you talk (that makes her weak in the knees)
That makes her wanna give it herself away
Wanna lie with you
Wanna die with you
Get high with you
Wanna cry with you
Just me and you
We’re gonna see it through
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20. |
Mad Love
03:59
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Mad Love
Well I got mad love for my rockin’ saw
My rockin’ daw and my rockin’ ass waw
Yes it’s true I got mad love for you
And when I’m feelin’ sad and lonely
I just have to think of you only
To cure these blues I just think of you
When I’m feelin’ sad and lonely
I just have to think of you only
‘Cause you know that it’s true
I’ve got mad love for you
Well I got mad love for my rockin’ saw
My rockin’ daw and my rockin’ ass waw
Yes it’s true I love everything you do
And when I’m feelin’ sad and lonely
I just have to think of you only
To lose bad news I just think of you
When I’m feelin’ sad and lonely
I just have to think of you only
‘Cause you know that it’s true
I’ve got mad love for you
When I’m feelin’ sad and lonely
I just have to think of you only
‘Cause you know that it’s true
I’ve got mad love for you
Well I got mad love for my family
Parker, Natalie and my Julie
Yes it’s true I got mad love for you
For you, for you
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21. |
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Take the Pain Away
Open up your mind check it out see what’s inside
Don’t you know the lies you hide they are the ties that bind
What you see is real and what is real is how you feel
And I know how you feel
Let me take the pain away (4x)
And what you see is real
And what is real is all in how you feel
Daydream reels are moments that you steal from what is real
Don’t you know they don’t allow you all the time you need to heal
Every now and then you need a friend to share the pain
And my Love to help you heal
Let me take the pain away (4x)
And what you see is real
And what is real is all in how you feel
Thought a lot about what you said and
Gave it up ‘cause it blew my mind away
Runnin’ faster than all your problems
Won’t make them go away
Let me take the pain away
Let me take the pain away (4x)
And what you see is real
And what is real is all in how you feel
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22. |
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Wipe Your Tears Away
In a room where you once fantasized
Where you keep all your dreams locked inside
Don’t you know you can tell me I won’t mind
There are lies that you just cannot hide
There are secrets you just can’t disguise
Don’t you know you can tell me I won’t mind
Yeah!
Wipe your tears away
Wipe your tears away yeah
Wipe your tears away
Come on in the battle is inside
What will win is for you to decide
Don’t you know the solutions in your mind
Yeah!
Wipe your tears away
Wipe your tears away yeah
Wipe your tears away
There are some things that you just cannot hide
Secrets and lies that you just can’t disguise
Don’t you know that you can tell me I won’t mind
Pressure is mounting do you wonder why
Your insides are begging for it to subside
Don’t you know the solutions in your mind
You keep all your dreams deep inside
Lock the door and watch as your dreams subside
Don’t you know you can tell me
So open your eyes and let me wipe your tears
Wipe your tears away
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23. |
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Wipe Your Tears Away
In a room where you once fantasized
Where you keep all your dreams locked inside
Don’t you know you can tell me I won’t mind
There are lies that you just cannot hide
There are secrets you just can’t disguise
Don’t you know you can tell me I won’t mind
Yeah!
Wipe your tears away
Wipe your tears away yeah
Wipe your tears away
Come on in the battle is inside
What will win is for you to decide
Don’t you know the solutions in your mind
Yeah!
Wipe your tears away
Wipe your tears away yeah
Wipe your tears away
There are some things that you just cannot hide
Secrets and lies that you just can’t disguise
Don’t you know that you can tell me I won’t mind
Pressure is mounting do you wonder why
Your insides are begging for it to subside
Don’t you know the solutions in your mind
You keep all your dreams deep inside
Lock the door and watch as your dreams subside
Don’t you know you can tell me
So open your eyes and let me wipe your tears
Wipe your tears away
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