Sit right next to me
Against the glass
Where we both can see

Focus on the ground
Disbelief
Where we used to be

What should I do now
Upside down
Fighting the gravity

I'll just lock the door
They won't know
How to find me

I could share it
You never saw it
Coming around

Even the bad parts
Move along
Better than they should

Now I'm waiting here
Disappear
Have you ever been so tired of yourself?

And I'll meet you here
In the troposphere
Lately I just haven't been myself

Back here on the ground
You’re half way gone
And the traffic drowns you out

Driving past that school
Where I grew up, yeah
Looking at you

I could share it
You never saw it
Coming around

Even the bad parts
Move along
Better than they should

Now I'm waiting here
Disappear
Have you ever been so tired of yourself?

And I'll meet you here
In the troposphere
Lately I just haven't been myself


Lyrics submitted by lenny bee, edited by orangeblood

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    this song is just soooo amazing. i love it. does anyone know where i can find his albums, besides on his website?

    xthestarslaughdxon May 13, 2004   Link

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