This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
lay awake wondering
if things could have been much different
second chance whats become
of a friendship if you can call this one
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you envade mine while
everyone makes mistakes
you let me down for the last time
truth prevails
and theres nothing you can hide
and i wash my hands of you
getting on with my life
wanna call and catch up
but no matter what i know you still suck
took the drugs from my friends
whatever were you thinkin?
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you invade mine while
every one makes mistakes....
if the shit remains the same
it makes no difference
in this stupid world we know
if things could have been much different
second chance whats become
of a friendship if you can call this one
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you envade mine while
everyone makes mistakes
you let me down for the last time
truth prevails
and theres nothing you can hide
and i wash my hands of you
getting on with my life
wanna call and catch up
but no matter what i know you still suck
took the drugs from my friends
whatever were you thinkin?
stayed in touch stood behind
while i gave you space
and you invade mine while
every one makes mistakes....
if the shit remains the same
it makes no difference
in this stupid world we know
Lyrics submitted by liddie
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this is a great song this band is sooo amazing i cant wait till i get the new album "sorry about tomorrow"
i heard this song and i cou.ldn't get enuf of them! i NEED to buy their CD
this song is so good. everyone should see Hot Rod Circuit live they're so amazing and nice!!
man i love this song, i can totally relate to this one!
i have never heard a song that i can relate this much..the cd is f-ing awesome, if you like this song you will love the whole cd
This Is A Song That EVERYONE Can Relate To...Everyone Has Had That One Person They Just Let Walk All Over Them Even Tho Deep Down They Don't Want To Let Them.
gotta love this song! i dont post many posts but i think this song is about a breakup with a chick and nothing is working out for the relationship afterwords.
i love this song so much. when i first heard it on a compilation album it was the only song that i listened to for about a month or something.
I love this song, period. Can you say the story of my life. Rock on Hot Rod Circuit!!
haha somthing resently happend and the songs explains the hole thing that actually happend its like just stole the words from me