Wither Away

40 Below Summer

Is it all just a shape, a twist of fate, that leaves me open
Will it all fade away, from my life, and leave me broken
It's all just game, as you left me here to wallow
It's all been a fake, and it's hard to swallow

And I wither away and die
Tomorrow's just another day to cry
I wither away and die
Clip my wings, without you I can't fly

What if life were a dream
Would you be there waiting for me
Suicide in a sleep
I'd rather die and have you miss me
And it all went away
The pain of watching you deny me
I've fallen again
Inside

And I wither away and die
Tomorrow's just another day to cry
I wither away and die
Clip my wings, without you I can't fly

I can't get away from myself (so far)
I can't get enough of your love (I can't escape)

And I wither away and die
Tomorrow's just another day to cry
I wither away and die
Clip my wings, without you I can't fly


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Wither Away Lyrics as written by Hector Grazani Carlos Aguilar

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    actually the song is about weed. i saw these guys in concert and that is what he said. he said that if it wasnt for weed he probably would've killed saomebody by now.

    these guys are awesome in concert, they are great showmen. if u get a chance to see them go. u wont regret it.

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