So I guess the table's turned
For the first time I can't find the words
To apologise for all the poor decisions and the lessons that I never learned.
'Cause I've got friends who have lost their father and they're much stronger than me.
And I know people who live their lives in the shadows of something that they're trying to be.

And I will try my best to find a smile
And I will close my eyes and say I'm not afraid

And it's timemy mind was clear of all the negativity that I hold so dear
I lost my sight for far too long to take my mind off all my fears
But I found my way again

And I will try my best to find a smile
And I will close my eyes and say i'm not afraid


We will try our best to find a smile
and we will close our eyes and say we're not afraid
We will try our best to find a smile
and we will close our eyes and say we're not afraid
this time

I need to set aside my ways
And figure out all the things I have to change.


Lyrics submitted by Chrissal1x, edited by KTYamaha

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    "A song for the part of me that wallows in self-loathing and thrives on seeing the negative side of everything and how one day I hope to overcome it"

    Chrissal1xon November 07, 2011   Link
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    "Simply me trying to be more positive about things. I often have a very negative outlook on the world and I never really appreciate anything, in a moment of clarity I suppose, this song came to me. It's a reminder to myself to try and look on the bright side, the line 'I've got friends who have lost their fathers and they're much stronger men than me' refers mainly to Chris [Pennells, guitar], Jamie (our manager) and my dear friend David Rice, these people have lost family members and yet still find a smile and appreciate all the upsides of life, yet I'm still moaning about insignificant things."

    from rocksound.tv/features/article/track-by-track-deaf-havana-fools-worthless-liars

    elleveexon February 12, 2012   Link
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    Beautiful song, and great lyrics, positive thinking, oui oui!

    whyme77on April 16, 2012   Link
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    I really love it!

    happy7on April 16, 2012   Link
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    'cause I've got friends that have lost their fathers and they're much stronger than me I know people who live their lives in the shadow of something that they're trying to be

    illegalstealthon September 09, 2012   Link

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