One Time

Stroke 9

I gave up 'cause I couldn't feel
And I gave in 'cause it sounded like a steal
Spending time on my back now
Thinking 'bout the facts now
How 'bout this and how about that...well here we go
I like to think I'm on top of things
But this life will bring what it will bring, you know
I like to think I'm on top of things
But this life will bring what it will bring

And my less that larger brain is contorting the synapses
Sent from the ends of my dangling nerves

Give me just one time
two times
You know it's just where I'm at
I'm waving as I go

I got up, I never thought I'd get there
My mind doesn't mind 'cause my mind won't dare
Wake up, shake up and wind up on my back
How 'bout this and how about that
I wanna wipe the plastic smile off my face
I wanna win without entering the race
I want to say what I mean and mean what I say
I just need something to mean anything

Give me just one time
two times
You know it's just where I'm at
I'm waving as I go
You gotta give me just one time
two times
You know it's just where I'm at
I'm waving as I go
I just wanna get through
I don't know how I'm gonna do it
I wanna get through


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    a person is gaining self-esteem and lost self-confidence, and he doesn't want to do anything to hurt what he's getting back.

    RebelPancakeon August 30, 2002   Link

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