Broken words said to me
These broken mirrors made it hard to see
Does anyone feel the same?
I need some help, I need some change
Broken dreams and broken hearts
You broke my trust right from the start
How am I supposed to feel when nothing's ever real?

If you want me try to take me
On the inside, just like a race car

Carry on, but daddy's gone
Tell me what did I do wrong?
I need your help cause I don't know
Take it slow, look out below
And I'm traveling past the ever growing graffiti on the over pass
I wave to everybody while I fly on past
Cause this race car was built to last

If you want me try to take me
On the inside, just like a race car

Cut the corners if you'd like to
Take me away
I want to but I can't let go

Its six in the morning here
I lay awake
I'm waiting for my mind to clear up
So I can rewind and just count myself to sleep
And everyday I want to climb to a new height
My life is like the making of a long ride
I started the ignition such a long time ago

If you want me try to take me
On the inside, just like a race car

Cut the corners if you'd like to
Take me away
I want to but I can't let go

I'll let you drive
I'll let you drive
I'll let you drive
I'll let you take me away!


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    So darn catchy. I find myself singing to, "I want to but I can't let go." I'm not a fan of the lyrics though.

    BrittleWingson December 16, 2007   Link

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