When it’s cold outside, can’t feel the warmth from the sun
You’re going through more than what it looks like
Ever Feel alone inside?
Wanna get away, you want to run
And you need someone more than you realize
Well…
I got you
When everything’s going wrong, I know how to carry on
YOUUUU
When everything is falling down
Yeah it’s true
When you need a helping hand
You know I got you
Ohhh
Yeah I got you
I got you
When you’ve had enough, going gets tough you and you thinkin of
How you gonna pull yourself out of this mess
It’s so hard growing up, But know that the best is yet to come
And if you ever need to get it off your chest
I got you
When everything’s going wrong, I know how to carry on
YOUUUU
When everything is falling down
Yeah it’s true
When you need a helping hand
You know I got you
Ohhh
Yeah I got you
I got you
When life gets comes calling
And you feel so small
And the Rains so hard and won’t stop falling, no
We’re not alone, Cause...
I got you
When everything’s going wrong, I know how to carry on
YOUUUU
When everything is falling down
Yeah it’s true
When you need a helping hand
You know I got you
Ohhh
Yeah I got you
I got you
Yeah I got you


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    Um i believe that song goes.... you're sizing me up you're making me blush i'm not pretty enough i'm out of luck && i'm yours song and singer you know you won this round she is down you're the winner tonight are you happy, you got that girl

    Oh and this song isn't by Lights, it's by The Tremulance and it features Lights. You can find the song on their album Polaroid, available on ITunes =)

    rachbotronicon June 04, 2011   Link

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