This morning I made the call
The one that ends it all
Hanging up, I wanted to cry
But damm it, this well's gone dry
Not for the money, not for the fame
Not for the power, just no more games

But now I'm safe in the eye of the tornado
I can't replace the lies that let a thousand days go
No more living, trapped inside
In her way, I'll surely die
In the eye of the tornado, blow me away

You'll grow to loathe my name
You'll hate me just the same
You won't need your breath
And soon you'll meet your death
Not from the years, not from the use
Not from the tears, just self abuse

But now I'm safe in the eye of the tornado
I can't replace the lies, that let a thousand days go
No more living trapped inside
In her way, I'll surely die
In the eye of the tornado, blow me away

Who's to say what's for me to say?
Who's to say what's for me to be?
Who's to say what's for me to do?
'Cause a big nothing it'll be for me

The land of opportunity
The golden chance for me
My future looks so bright
I think I've seen the light

Can't say what's on my mind
Can't do what I really feel
In this bed I made for me
Is where I sleep, I really feel

I warn you of the fate
Proven true too late
Your tongue twists perverse
Come drink now of this curse
And now I fill your brain
I spin you round again
My poison fills your head
As I tuck you into bed
You feel my fingertips
You won't forget my lips
You'll feel my cold breath
It's the kiss of death


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    goddamn u people with your damn "this song is about metallica" you guys are ignorant you know what? Fuck metallica and thank god they got rid of dave cus if not we wouldn't have megadeth!! In my opinion megadeths music is way better than metallicas its faster it more violent it just kicks ass!! I love megadeth my favoritte band

    About the song yea its about a relationship a breakup and its the best song ever written and performed by megadeth its just the best song in the world badass solo and the drumline just kicks ass man those are some badass drums.. Man I wish marty Friedman and nick Menza were still in the band

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