She takes her clothes off and she says
Is it alright, if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?

Well she's gone when I awake
Left a letter, saying everything was a mistake
And I'm alone, but it's alright
'Cause I understand, I could tell everything's not fine
It's never alright to push away, I'm not as blind as you may think
And I'm tired of all that is

[Chorus: ]
And I know that this time it's not all in my head
You look a little unhappy, 'bout the way the world is turning
Is there anything I could do, to take your mind off
Your troubled hearted kind
And she said maybe, just maybe
You won't end up like him

It's just another day it's cold
And I'm losin', myself inside
The colors on the wall, are all fading
And all that's left is a hope for another day
That's not cold again, and it's a shame

[Chorus: ]

Must have been around midnight, There's a ghost at the door
She said please go slowly, cause we've all been here before
She takes her clothes off and she says
Is it alright if I stay the night?
I don't remember what I said, is it alright?

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]


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    Possibly about a friend going through a breakup, going to him for help, even though she's not quite sure what she wants.

    azncravin08on December 14, 2008   Link

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