We met in a place I used to go
Now I just walk by it for show
Can't bear to go in without you, you know
Wish I could
Wish I could

But Annie is standing in the door
With a look on her face, I can't just ignore
She tells me that her heart is sore
And pulls me in
She pulls me in

She says, "Love in the time of war is not fair
He was my man, but they didn't care
Sent him far away from here
No goodbye
No goodbye"

I don't tell her that I once loved you too
Or about all the things we used to do
I kiss her hair and think of you
Walking down
The road you found

We met in a place I used to go
Now I only walk by it slow
Can't bear to go in without you, you know
Wish I could
Wish I could
Wish I could
Wish I could


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    I'm not big on any type of rumors for celebrities or etc (so I don't know if there are some are not),... but I see what you mean with your comment. She does seem in-tuned to this song. Either way, I don't think that she needs to be judge for anything. These are songs and could be something felt. If that's a friend or partner it's still how everyone feels in a short term or long term relationship. She's great for putting herself out their, if it's for her our someone she sympathizes with.

    mmiahon February 25, 2010   Link

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