I Don't Want To Live Today

Ape Hangers

I woke up this morning to a filthy sky above
I didn't wanna get out of my bed
When I was dreamin', I was so in love
So in love, I wish that I was dead
Can you dig it?

I don't feel good
I feel really sick
I think I might have even shit my pants
I'm shakin', kids,
I'm shakin', oh, right out of my skin
I can't find the strength I need to stand

chorus:
Can you help me? Can you help me?
Can you help me? Can you help me?
I don't think I want to live today
Can you help me? Can you help me?
Look into these eyes and tell me
Is somethin' here worth livin' for today?

Well I've worked so hard for what I've got
That ain't much
What I got is mine all mine
Sometimes a helping hand is everything
Can you understand?
Did you ever feel too lost to find?

chorus:
Can you help me? Can you help me?
Can you help me? Can you help me?
I don't think I want to live today
Can you help me? Can you help me?
Look into these eyes and tell me
Is somethin' here worth livin' for today?

Just look into these eyes
'Cause then you'll realise
That I ain't meant to be
.....????.......?????.....????

I woke up this morning to a filthy sky above
I didn't want to get out of my bed
When I was dreamin', I was so in love
So in love, I wish that I was dead
Yeah yeah yeah

Can you help me? Can you help me?
Can you help me? Can you help me?
I don't think I want to live today
Can you help me? Can you help me?
Look into these eyes and tell me
Is somethin' here worth livin' for...
Livin' for today?
Yeah, yeah...


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    hi i wrote out the lyrics, i wasnt sure about the line where ive written ...???...???, if anyone knows what goes there id appreciate if they told me. thanx x

    em2000on June 03, 2002   Link

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