Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride
Tell me what you think of me
Can't you see all I need is a breath of fresh air
From the bullshit you keep feeding me?
I know I'm a suspect as much as a victim
At least I've got the balls to admit
After all that I've said
After all that I've done
I still know I'm this piece of shit

So go ahead and tell me
I can see it on your lips
You've always burned by the warmth from us all
Now your shoulder's so fucking chipped
Spit your rage, speak your fire
Let the flames of your hatred hit me
Burn me all you like
Let the flames lick higher
It's that's left that I need

Now when was it ever about taking sides?
Everyone's had enough of you
I've seen the monster you've become
After all the shit we've been put through

Everyone has to fucking talk
Everyone has to say their piece
No one can take a moment to feel what I feel
No one gets a chance to talk
No one gets to say their piece
Your burning tongue won't let a single person get a word out

Now nobody's left to burn
They've all packed up and left you
Now I don't know where to begin
Convincing you, you're not who you think you are
You're just your best friend's enemy

Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride
Tell me what you think of me
Can't you see all I need is a breath of fresh air
From the bullshit you keep feeding me?

Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride
Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride
Look me in the eyes, and swallow your pride
Tell me what you think of me
Tell me what you think of me
Tell me what you think of me

Tell me what you think of me


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    love this fucking song x

    kieran43on June 04, 2009   Link
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    Lyric Correction

    Correct lyrics:

    Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride. Tell me what you think of me. Can't you see all I need is a breath of fresh air From the bullshit you keep feeding me I know I'm a suspect as much as a victim At least I've got the balls to admit After all that I said After all that I've done I still know I'm this piece of shit

    So go ahead and tell me I can see it on your lips You've always burned by the warmth from us all And your shoulders so fucking chipped. Spit your rage, speak your fire, Let the flames of your hatred hit me Burn me all you like Let the flames lick higher It's what is left that I need

    Now when was it ever about taking sides? Everyone's had enough of you I've seen the monster you've become After all the shit we've been put through

    Everyone has to fucking talk Everyone has to say their peace No one can take a moment to feel what I feel No one gets a chance to talk No one gets to say their peace Your burning tongue won't let a single person get a word out

    Now nobody's left to burn They've all packed up and left you Now I don't know where to begin Convincing you, your not who you think you are You're just your best friend's enemy

    Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride. Tell me what you think of me. Can't you see all I need is a breath of fresh air From the bullshit you keep feeding me

    Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride. Look me in the eyes, swallow your pride. Look me in the eyes and swallow your pride. Tell me what you think of me.

    chrissatchellon March 18, 2010   Link
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    the last bit is is ''from the bullshit you keep feeding me''

    ignoranceneverdieson December 15, 2009   Link

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