I've got nothing to say
I've got building block for teeth
And a tube sock, for a tongue

I can't do anything
I can't do my hair right
Or have a good time
Or fall asleep,
With my girl

If you don't wanna see
The worst in me
You've got two choices:
Cover your eyes,
Both hands tight
Or, just leave

I don't know what I think
I'm unsure
That I could or couldn't
Care, less or more
About everyone
I do or don't know

If you don't wanna be
With a dead beat like me
I won't blame you
I won't blame you
I won't blame you

If you don't wanna see
The worst in me
You've got two choices
Cover your eyes
Both hands tight
Or just leave.


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    it is my life. and whats more? im not happy here anymore.

    samuel becketton October 24, 2008   Link

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