Walking in place
We wave the smoke out of our face and then we see you
Hellos and goodbyes
The door still shuts in our eyes and we still leave you

And all that is hoped for is after this while girl
I hope that you smile when you're singing
After the smile's gone and after this time girl
Lord after this while, will you see me?

Turn to your friend
and then we'll ask you again if it was alright
around some other bend to some other end
on some other night

And all that is hoped for is after this while girl
I hope that you smile when you're singing
After the smile's gone and after this time girl
Lord after this while, will you see me?


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    Memory

    I cannot truly attest to the meaning of this song, but it never fails to bring memories of a certain friend of mine. She has been my favorite human being for a while now, but she's too caught up in what she is used to to really give me a chance. There is a lengthy, complex story behind it, but I won't get into it. This just makes me think: "I don't care what she thinks of me, I just hope that, no matter what, she can enjoy herself and is fulfilled in whatever she does." Whatever happens, I hope that you smile while you are singing.

    ShotgunzAreUson May 09, 2013   Link

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