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Hand in My Pocket
Alanis MorissetteVocabulary
- grounded feeling calm and in control of your emotions
- overwhelmed having too much to deal with at once
- sober not affected by alcohol
- restless unable to relax or stay still
- figure out to understand or find a solution to something
I'm broke but I'm happy
I'm poor but I'm kind
I'm short but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high but I'm grounded
I'm sane but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost but I'm hopeful, baby.
And what it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine, fine, fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five.
I feel drunk but I'm sober
I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired but I'm working, yeah
I care but I'm restless
I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry, baby.
What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite all right
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette.
What it all comes down to
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other is giving the peace sign.
I'm free but I'm focused
I'm green but I'm wise
I'm hard but I'm friendly, baby
I'm sad but I'm laughin'
I'm brave but I'm chicken shit
I'm sick but I'm pretty baby.
What it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other is playing the piano.
What it all comes down to, my friends
Is that everything is just fine, fine, fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab.
Count on Me
Bruno MarsVocabulary
- count on to depend or rely on someone
- guide to show someone the way or help them
- remind to help someone remember something
- stuck unable to move forward or make progress
- let go to stop holding on to someone or something
Oh-oh-oh
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like four, three, two and you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh, yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, yeah
If you're tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day, I will remind you, oh
We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like four, three, two and you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh, yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah, yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know you can count on me like one, two, three, I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like four, three, two and you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh, yeah
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
Fast Car
Tracy ChapmanVocabulary
- settle to accept a situation that is less than you hoped for
- checkout girl a person who works at a supermarket cash register
- shelter a place that provides protection or safety
- feel free to have the freedom to do something without restriction
- make a living to earn enough money to survive
You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
Me, myself, I got nothing to prove
You got a fast car
I got a plan to get us outta here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living
See, my old man's got a problem
He live with the bottle, that's the way it is
He says his body's too old for working
His body's too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away?
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
We go cruising, entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
And I work in the market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar
See more of your friends than you do of your kids
I'd always hoped for better
Thought maybe together you and me'd find it
I got no plans, I ain't going nowhere
Take your fast car and keep on driving
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Speed so fast it felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I-I had a feeling that I belonged
I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so you can fly away?
You gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way
Yesterday
The BeatlesVocabulary
- suddenly happening quickly and without warning
- hang over to remain present in a worrying way
- longing a strong feeling of wanting something or someone
- used to describes something that was true or happened regularly in the past
- shadow a dark shape that follows you; here meaning sadness or trouble
Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Suddenly
I'm not half the man I used to be
There's a shadow hangin' over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday
Love was such an easy game to play
Now I need a place to hide away
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday
Love was such an easy game to play
Now I need a place to hide away
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
American Girl
Tom PettyVocabulary
- raised on brought up with something as a big influence in your life
- promises things you say you will definitely do
- set free to be released or allowed to go
- beyond further than; on the other side of
- make the best of to deal with a difficult situation in a positive way
Well, she was an American girl
Raised on promises
She couldn't help thinkin' that there
Was a little more to life
Somewhere else
After all it was a great big world
With lots of places to run to
Yeah, and if she had to die tryin'
She had one little promise
She was gonna keep
Oh yeah, alright
Take it easy baby
Make it last all night
She was an American girl
Well, it was kind of cold that night
She stood alone on her balcony
Yeah, she could hear the cars roll by
Out on 441
Like waves crashin' on the beach
And for one desperate moment there
He crept back in her memory
God it's so painful
Something that's so close
And still so far out of reach
Oh yeah, alright
Take it easy, baby
Make it last all night
She was an American girl
Ooh
Uh-huh-huh
Uh-huh-huh
Oh yeah
Summer of '69
Bryan AdamsVocabulary
- stand it to tolerate or endure something
- rebel a person who resists authority or convention
- for the first time doing something you have never done before
- drive strong motivation or determination to succeed
- ain't informal way of saying "is not" or "are not"
I got my first real six-string
Bought it at the five-and-dime
Played it till my fingers bled
It was the summer of '69
Me and some guys from school
Had a band and we tried real hard
Jimmy quit and Jody got married
I shoulda known we'd never get far
Oh when I look back now
That summer seemed to last forever
And if I had the choice
Ya - I'd always wanna be there
Those were the best days of my life
Ain't no use in complainin'
When you got a job to do
Spent my evenin's down at the drive-in
And that's when I met you
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me that you'd wait forever
Oh and when you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
Those were the best days of my life
Back in the summer of '69
Man we were killin' time
We were young and restless
We needed to unwind
I guess nothin' can last forever - forever, no
And now the times are changin'
Look at everything that's come and gone
Sometimes when I play that old six-string
I think about ya wonder what went wrong
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me it would last forever
Oh the way you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
Those were the best days of my life
Back in the summer of '69
I Will Survive
Gloria GaynorVocabulary
- crumble to break apart or fall to pieces
- devastated extremely upset or shocked
- petrified extremely frightened or frozen with fear
- self-control the ability to control your emotions and behaviour
- chains here meaning something that restricts your freedom
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Thinking I could live without you by my side
And after spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
Now you're back
From outer space
And I find you here
With that sad look upon your face
I should've changed that stupid lock
Or made you leave your key
If I'd've known for a second
You'd be back to bother me
Go on, go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live
And all my love to give and
I will survive
I, I, I will survive
It took all my strength not to fall apart
Trying with all my might to mend my broken heart
I spent so many nights feeling sorry for myself
How I cried
But now I hold my head up high
And you see me, somebody new
I'm not that lonely little person
Still in love with you
Now you come droppin' in
Expectin' me to be free
Now I'm saving my lovin'
For someone who's loving me
Go on and go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Thinkin' I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live, and all my love to give
And I will survive
I, I will survive
Go on, go, walk out the door
Turn around now
You're not welcome anymore
You're the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
Think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?
No, not I, I will survive
Long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
I've got my life to live
And all my love to give and
I will survive
I, I, I will survive
I'll Be There
Jackson FiveVocabulary
- reach out to make an effort to contact or help someone
- comfort to make someone feel less sad or worried
- shelter protection from something difficult or painful
- discard to throw away or get rid of something
- whenever at any time that something happens
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holdin' on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holdin' on
If you should ever find someone new
I know he'd better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there
We're Going to Be Friends
The White StripesVocabulary
- beneath under or below something
- arithmetic the branch of mathematics dealing with basic calculations
- recess a break from school during the day
- gloom darkness or sadness
- uniform a set of clothes worn by students at school
Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
Through the park and by the tree
We will rest upon the ground
And look at all the bugs we found
Safely walk to school without a sound
Safely walk to school without a sound
Here we are, no one else
We walk to school all by ourselves
There's dirt on our uniforms
From chasing all the ants and worms
We clean up and now it's time to learn
We clean up and now it's time to learn
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
Nouns and books, and show and tell
Playtime, we will throw the ball
Back to class, through the hall
Teacher marks our height against the wall
Teacher marks our height against the wall
And we don't notice any time pass
We don't notice anything
We sit side by side in every class
Teacher thinks that I sound funny
But she likes the way you sing
Tonight, I'll dream while I'm in bed
When silly thoughts go through my head
About the bugs and alphabet
And when I wake tomorrow, I'll bet
That you and I will walk together again
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
Yes, I can tell that we are gonna be friends
If I Were a Boy
BeyoncΓ©Vocabulary
- roll out of bed to get up lazily or without much effort
- take for granted to not appreciate something or someone properly
- put yourself in someone's shoes to imagine how another person feels
- chase to run after someone or pursue them
- faithful staying loyal and committed to someone
If I were a boy, even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the mornin'
And throw on what I wanted, then go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waitin' for me to come home, to come home
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
Yeah, you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl, someday
You'll wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
But you're just a boy
If I Had $1,000,000
Barenaked LadiesVocabulary
- fur coat a coat made from animal fur, seen as a luxury item
- exotic unusual and exciting, often from a faraway place
- pre-wrapped packaged in advance, ready to use
- negotiate to discuss something in order to reach an agreement
- Dijon a type of mustard from France, seen as fancy
If I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a house, I would buy you a house
And if I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
I'd buy you furniture for your house
Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman
And if I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a K-car, a nice reliant automobile
And if I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love
If I had a million dollars, I'd build a tree fort in our yard
If I had a million dollars, you could help, it wouldn't be that hard
If I had a million dollars, maybe we could put a little tiny fridge in there somewhere
You know, we could just go up there and hang out
Like open the fridge and stuff and there'd all be foods laid out for us
Like little pre-wrapped sausages and things, mmm
If I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a fur coat, but not a real fur coat, that's cruel
And if I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you an exotic pet, yep, like a llama or an emu
And if I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy John Merrick's remains, ooh, all them crazy elephant bones
And if I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love
If I had a million dollars, we wouldn't have to walk to the store
If I had a million dollars, no, we'd take a limousine 'cause it costs more
If I had a million dollars, we wouldn't have to eat Kraft dinner
But we would eat Kraft dinner, of course we would, we'd just eat more
And buy really expensive ketchups with it
That's right, all the fanciest Dijon ketchups, mmm
If I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a green dress, but not a real green dress, that's cruel
And if I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you some art, a Picasso or a Garfunkel
If I had a million dollars, if I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a monkey, haven't you always wanted a monkey?
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love
If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars
If I had a million dollars
I'd be rich
You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Rolling StonesVocabulary
- reception a formal party or gathering; also the front desk of a building
- congregation a group of people gathered together, often in a church
- practice here meaning a doctor's or medical practice
- bleeding losing blood from a wound
- frustration the feeling of being upset because you cannot get what you want
I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet was a foot-loose man
No, you can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime, you'll find
You get what you need
And I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Singing, "We're gonna vent our frustration
If we don't, we're going to blow a 50-amp fuse"
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes
Well, you just might find
You get what you need
I went down to the Chelsea drugstore
To get your prescription filled
I was standing in line with Mr. Jimmy
And man, did he look pretty ill
We decided that we would have a soda
My favourite flavour, cherry red
I sung my song to Mr. Jimmy
Yeah, and he said one word to me and that was "Dead"
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime, you just might find
You get what you need
I saw her today at the reception
In her glass was a bleeding man
She was practiced at the art of deception
Well, I could tell by her blood-stained hands
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometime, you just might find
You just might find
You get what you need
Should I Stay or Should I Go
The ClashVocabulary
- darling a term of affection for someone you love
- trouble problems or difficulty
- double twice as much
- indecision the inability to make a decision
- come on an expression used to encourage or pressure someone
Darling, you got to let me know
Should I stay, or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
I'll be here till the end of time
So you got to let me know
Should I stay, or should I go?
It's always tease, tease, tease
You're happy when I'm on my knees
One day it's fine, and next it's black
So if you want me off your back
Well, come on and let me know
Should I stay, or should I go?
Should I stay, or should I go now?
Should I stay, or should I go now?
If I go, there will be trouble
And if I stay, it will be double
So come on and let me know
This indecision's bugging me
If you don't want me, set me free
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be
Don't you know which clothes even fit me?
Come on and let me know
Should I cool it, or should I blow?
Should I stay, or should I go now?
Should I stay, or should I go now?
If I go, there will be trouble
And if I stay, it will be double
So ya gotta let me know
Should I cool it, or should I blow?
Should I stay, or should I go?
Let It Be
The BeatlesVocabulary
- words of wisdom helpful and intelligent advice
- let it be to leave something alone and accept it as it is
- broken-hearted very sad, usually after a loss or disappointment
- shine on to continue giving light or hope
- hour of darkness during a very difficult or painful time
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shinin' until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
The Sound of Silence
Simon & GarfunkelVocabulary
- vision something seen in a dream or the imagination
- creep to move slowly and quietly
- tenement a large building divided into small cheap apartments
- prophet a person who is believed to speak the word of God or predict the future
- bowing bending forward as a sign of respect or worship
Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
"Fools" said I, "You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you"
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, "The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence"
Someone Like You
AdeleVocabulary
- settle down to start living a stable, quiet life, often with a partner
- bittersweet feeling both happy and sad at the same time
- turn up to arrive unexpectedly
- uninvited arriving somewhere without being asked or welcomed
- regrets feelings of sadness about something you did or did not do
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That, for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That, for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
Don't forget me, I beg, I remember you said
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead
Fix You
ColdplayVocabulary
- exhausted extremely tired
- ignite to set on fire; here meaning to spark hope or energy
- tears stream tears flowing continuously down your face
- stuck in reverse unable to move forward; going backwards
- worth the value or importance of something or someone
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try, you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face, and I
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face, and I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Imagine
John LennonVocabulary
- imagine to picture something in your mind that doesn't exist yet
- possession something you own; here Lennon suggests owning things causes conflict
- brotherhood a feeling of friendship and unity between all people
- greed wanting more than you need, especially money or power
- hunger the feeling of needing food; here used to represent suffering in the world
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
A Thousand Miles
Vanessa CarltonVocabulary
- strolling walking slowly and casually
- make it to succeed or reach a goal
- homebound on your way home
- belong to feel comfortable and accepted in a place or situation
- drown in to be completely overwhelmed by a feeling or memory
Makin' my way downtown, walkin' fast
Faces pass and I'm homebound
Starin' blankly ahead, just makin' my way
Makin' a way through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
It's always times like these when I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong and I don't belong
Livin' in your precious memory
'Cause I'll need you
And I'll miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
Oh, 'cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
And I, I don't wanna let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don't wanna let this go
I, I don't
Makin' my way downtown, walkin' fast
Faces pass and I'm homebound
Starin' blankly ahead, just makin' my way
Makin' a way through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
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