A continent of doubt weighs heavy on my mind
How long can my brittle bones bend?
Before they yield and snap

I don't wanna know
'Cause I'm so scared
It's not gonna get easier than this

'Cause it's too much to bear, my darling
The weight of the world
And I would carry it for you
But please don't ask me too
'Cause the weight of the world
Is a burden I can't bear

Maybe it's gravity
that pulls her to my chest
Not the fear that she is the source of what little strength I've got left

I don't wanna know
'cause I'm so scared
It's not gonna get easier than this

'Cause it's too much to bear, my darling
The weight of the world
And I would carry it for you
But please don't ask me too
'Cause the weight of the world
Is a burden I can't bear

My horizon lies a jagged line
Oh I can clearly see
The mountains I've yet to climb
I'll get there if it kills me


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Weight of the World Lyrics as written by Fraser Macleod Taylor Benjamin Lloyd Jolliffe

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    I can't believe this has no comments? I'm not really sure what this song is about, but I'm thinking a relationship that's not going so well? I have no ideaaa, but I'd love to know :') This entire album is amazing. <3

    nobodydontdancenomoreon September 05, 2010   Link

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