no, i’m not here to change you
i would never try, even if i had to
...against your will, that is
someday ill make you mine

you’re mine for the minute so lock the doors
let's dance under these sheets
as our clothes hit the floor

i believe in misery
why don’t i just demonstrate
all the things i know you hate
baby, have i lost you?
cause i don’t think you understand

you’re so clever
i would never know
with a pretty face like that
cause i don’t think i understand

do you think you’re original?
do you think you’re everything and more?
don’t take this personal
do you think you’ve got it all?
hey sweetie, hate to tell you
but you’ve got nothing at all
trust me
this hurts me the most

the cold concrete
beneath my feet
is a constant reminder of life
brings me right back to that night
brings me right back to the fight

all i wanted was to be with you
so you're mine
and all you wanted was to pick and choose
and that's fine
you've got a mind, so use it
but don't abuse it
we wouldn't want anyone to get hurt

do you think you’re original?
do you think you’re everything and more?
don’t take this personal
do you think you’ve got it all?
hey sweetie, hate to tell you
but you’ve got nothing at all
trust me
this hurts me the most

can't pretend im much better
but im much better off without you
don't just this go
i'm gonna let you know how i really feel
about sluts like you

do you think you’re original?
do you think you’re everything and more?
don’t take this personal
do you think you’ve got it all?
hey sweetie, hate to tell you
but you’ve got nothing at all
trust me
this hurts me the most


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