I feel the cold setting in
I feel the goosebumps all over my skin
I start to fear the worst, I'm feeling so alone
I shouldn't feel like this in my own home

Feels like my teeth are falling out
From all the gibberish that's been pouring out my mouth
What was I thinking? What was I doing with that milf?
My chin is exhausted, man it was time for filth

And it's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing

Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be

And I feel that chill back in the air
Though I can't see no one, I feel their stares
They've sussed me out my name, know everything I've done
And this could be our secret, if they just don't tell no one

And it's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing

Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been

And the sun's gone down and I'd love it to rise
Lets me know that I've survived
Every noise runs down my spine
Keep the clock to check the time

I need to talk, need conversation
Rack my brain for explanations
Need you here just holding me
Shield me so they'll leave me be

But that's the way I'll always be
And that's the way it's always been
And that's the way it'll always be

It's not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
Tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing
Like they always have been

Not a good way to start the day
I know it's done me no good
I don't wanna face the world, though I know I should
I tell myself I won't do it again, but I know I will be
Lying in my bed my thoughts racing

Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been
Like they always will be
Like they always have been


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Wide Awake Lyrics as written by Jonathan Max Watkin Philip David Etheridge

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    quality tune, just pure class! im gettin the one night stand bit, but i'd say the main theme of this song is a massive come-down and the guilt tht goes with that.

    he claims tht he wont let himself feel the same way again, before carryin on to say tht he will be the same next week!

    ooooh the mindset of a come-down =)

    everybodys_avin_iton March 26, 2007   Link

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