This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Slipped on my shoes and made myself look somewhat right
Cause I can't be at home tonight
And I have no clue as to what I'm doin here but
Let me lay on your bed for a day
Cause it's a long time still until tomorrow
All my insecurities are breakin me up inside
You light another cigarette and my eyes are on fire
Lightnin strikes me only in waves
And I know I'm safe for now
But I know the rest is on its way
I know it isn't easy
Nothin is the way I want it
All this will pass
Cause it's only as the day is long
Cause I can't be at home tonight
And I have no clue as to what I'm doin here but
Let me lay on your bed for a day
Cause it's a long time still until tomorrow
All my insecurities are breakin me up inside
You light another cigarette and my eyes are on fire
Lightnin strikes me only in waves
And I know I'm safe for now
But I know the rest is on its way
I know it isn't easy
Nothin is the way I want it
All this will pass
Cause it's only as the day is long
Lyrics submitted by egordin
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