Look at the dead outside my window
Wonder what's on their mind
Why do they run
They all seem to have a mission
But then they cry themselves to sleep

You receive what you give
And this is like nothing
Oh I feel like shit
But at least I feel something

Is this all you meant to be

There are marks in the pavement
You walk this route too many times
What if I changed the signs
Would you even take notice

You receive what you give
And this is like nothing
Oh I feel like shit
But at least I feel something

Is this all you have to give
Straight jacket you in
These shapes surrender

You receive what you give
And this is like nothing
Oh I feel like shit
But at least I feel something

You receive what you give
And this is like nothing
Oh I feel like shit
But at least I feel something


Lyrics submitted by JG234

Disconnected Lyrics as written by Bjorn Gelotte Anders Friden

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    Anders revealed the meaning behind "Disconnected" in Kerrang magazine:

    "When I'm in a tour bus, people can't see me but I can see them, and I see so many sad faces. People go from A to B without trying to break out of that routine, and sometimes I see people like that I want to know what they're thinking. I need to feel alive and sometimes it seems like other people dont feel that way."

    JG234on March 13, 2008   Link

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