Back to Nowhere

Dropping Daylight

Tick-tock of the clock
Make a wish, but the time won’t stop
I saw the glow of city lights
Never thought I’d say that they shine too bright

Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere

I’m sick of standing in line
Waiting turns is a waste of my time
I’m tired of holding my tongue
With nothing said then nothing gets done

Chorus:
Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere
Fine
Take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting

One more for the road
Liquid hot to melt the cold
If I caught one last stare
Could I keep myself from looking
Back to nowhere

Chorus

Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere

So just take your time
Just take your time
Take your time
Take your time
Fine take your time
I will be here waiting
Be here waiting
Fine
I’ll be fine
I’ll just stand here waiting
Stand here waiting

Could it be
That it’s me
Looking back to nowhere
Back to nowhere


Lyrics submitted by risefromtheashes

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    I guess all songs are different to everyone... but to me, this song stands for something that never happened. A chance never taken. "With nothing said, then nothing gets done" ::sigh:: This song really does hit the spot. I'll be fine. I'll just stand here waiting.

    bfoxcon August 04, 2008   Link

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