I think about what's going on, then I stop thinking about it
I had a reason to believe that something's wrong...
It was only you for so long
The people ask but i don't hear
what's the question anyway?
I collect a fuzzy cloud of memories to sell to people who care

Not worth the time or energy
Take us for granted, you'll get what you ask for

Go! And don't look back at what you know
Now it's over (Go!) and this chapter has been closed

The slate is blank, the day is new
The past is over, future's in view
I take my strength and apply it here
Obsolescence: that was what you feared
Don't look back at what you know
It's over and this chapter has been closed
When I open my eyes, you'll be gone
For you it's over, for me it's just begun

Not worth the time or energy
Take us for granted, you'll get what you ask for

Let's not dwell on the past
My memory is fading now
I don't know you

Go! And don't look back at what you know
Now it's over (Go!) and this chapter has been closed

Go! And don't look back at what you know
Now it's over (Go!) and this chapter has been closed


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El Diablo Lyrics as written by Richard Graham Thomas Norris David Alderman Ball

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    This song kicks ass.. Actually the whole ultimate escape cd kicks some major nice ass.. I LOVE TSUNAMI BOMB!

    PeZQuEeNon September 11, 2002   Link
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    hmm.. this song is pretty good. but not their best..

    HopesUnknownon September 14, 2002   Link
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    I like the way the guys have some vocal contribution, but the music isn't necessarily some of their best.

    sxeemoskaon September 26, 2002   Link
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    i like the last verse.. let's not dwell on the past......

    deadstaR-on March 21, 2003   Link
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    This band and song kicks soo much freekin a$$...whoah! There awesome!

    bLiNkmE6132on April 05, 2003   Link
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    This song is kick ass, i like it alot. All the songs are good. To me this songs about someone that used someone else, and then the other person is about to unleash and is about to revolt or something like that. Then the person does, starts to and its so much better for him/her. Im probly way off but i tried.

    tiltmode666on April 16, 2003   Link

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